Dandolo was one of the men who, in those revolutionary times, reflected the greatest honour upon Italy.

After being a member of the great council of the Cisalpine Republic, he exercised the functions of Proveditore-General in Dalmatia.

It is only necessary to mention the name of Dandolo to the Dalmatians to learn from the grateful inhabitants how just and vigorous his administration was.
The services of Melzi are known.

He was Chancellor and Keeper of the Seals of the Italian monarchy, and was created Duke of Lodi.
-- [Francesco, Comte de Melzi d'Eryl (1753-1816), vice President of the Italian Republic, 1802; Chancellor of the Kingdom of Italy, 1805; Duc de Loth, 1807.]-- In those who have seen the world the truth of Napoleon's reproach excites little astonishment.

In a country which, according to biographies and newspapers, abounds with extraordinary men, a woman of much talent--( Madame Roland.)--said, "What has most surprised me, since the elevation of my husband has afforded me the opportunity of knowing many persons, and particularly those employed in important affairs, is the universal mediocrity which exists.