CHAPTER VI.

An unjust law--The "Abel"--Brina the model and I in danger of being asphyxiated--My first request--Benvenuti wishes to change the name of my Abel for that of Adonis--I invite Bartolini to decide on the name of my statue--Bartolini at my studio--His advice and corrections on the Abel--Lorenzo Bartolini--Giuseppe Sabatelli--Exhibition of the Abel--It is said to be cast from life--I ask for a small studio, but do not obtain it--My second and last request--The President Antonio Montalvo--I don't succeed somehow in doing anything as I should--I talk over matters at home--Count del Benino a true friend and true benefactor--His generous action, 89