[16] Dino Comp. pp. 32, 75, 94, 133.

[17] G. Vill. viii. 39.

[18] Dino Compagni, pp. 32, 34, 38.

[19] See the curious letters of John de Monte Corvino, about his mission in Cathay, 1289-1305, in Wadding, vi. 69.

[20] E.g. the Mozzi, of Greg. X.; Peruzzi, of Philip le Bel; Spini, of Boniface VIII.; Cerchi del Garbo, of Benedict XI. (G. Vill. vii. 42, viii. 63, 71; Dino Comp. p. 35).

[21]

Florence, confined within that ancient wall,
Whence still the chimes at noon and evening sound,
Was sober, modest, and at peace with all.
Myself have seen Bellincion Berti pace
The street in leathern belt; his lady come
Forth from her toilet with unpainted face.
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Oh happy wives! each soon to lay her head
In her own tomb; and no one yet compelled
To weep deserted in a lonely bed.
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To such pure life of beauty and repose—
Such faithful citizens—such happy men—
The virgin gave me, when my mother's throes
Forced her with cries to call on Mary's name.—Wright.

[22] G. Vill. vi. 69 (1259).

[23] G. Vill. vii. 89 (1283).

[24] Vide the opening of the De Monarchia.