Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia From Authentic Sources
CHAPTER VII.
EVIL REPORT AND GOOD REPORT.
Galileo still lingers at Rome.—Guiccardini tries to effect his Recall.—Erroneous idea that he was trying to get the Decree repealed.—Intrigues against him.—Audience of Pope Paul V.—His friendly assurances.—His Character.—Galileo’s return to Florence 91