Autobiography (Vol. I, Ch. CVII-CXI), by Benvenuto Cellini

<p>Prison walls were the least of Cellini's troubles. "Lock me well up and watch me, for I shall certainly contrive to escape." In spite of this warning, the utmost care of the jailers only furnished amusement for the dauntless Cellini. (Volume 31, Harvard Classics)</p> <p> </p>