Il Novellino

L Here it is told of Master Francis, son of Master Accorso of Bologna

Edward Storer translation

Now, in accordance with the law, the father became master of all the sons had earned. And so I ask of the commune of Bologna that the possessions of my sons come under my keeping, that is the possessions of my scholars. For they have become great masters, and have earned much since I left them.

May it please the commune of Bologna, now that I have returned, to make me once more master and father, in obedience to the law which treats of the father of a family.

Notes in this chapter

Note 1 · Francis, son of the famous jurist of Florence, Accorso da Bagnolo, was professor of Civil Law in the University of Bologna. He went to Engla Note 2 · There was a Gascon woman in Cyprus, who suffered such a villainous and shameful offence that she could not endure it1. So she went before th