Lorenzo repeated to his brother the confidential conversation which he had enjoyed with the cardinal on the way.

Even as early as this there was talk of finding a suitable husband for Giulia's little daughter.

The cardinal unfolded his idea to Lorenzo.
Piero de' Medici wished to give his own daughter to the youthful Astorre Manfredi of Faenza, but Farnese desired to bring about an alliance between Astorre and Giulia's daughter.

He hoped to be able to convince Piero that this union would be advantageous for both himself and the Republic of Florence, and would strengthen his relations with the Holy See.

The affair would be handled so that it would appear that it was entirely due to the wishes of the Pope and of Piero.