This essay should be read side by side with Castiglione's _Cortegiano_, by all who wish to understand the private life of the Italians in the age of the Renaissance.[1] Pandolfini lived at the time of the war of Florence with Filippo Visconti the exile, and the return of Cosimo de' Medici.

He was employed by the republic on important missions, and his substance was so great that, on occasion of extraordinary aids, his contributions stood third or fourth upon the list.

In the Councils of the Republic he always advocated peace, and in particular he spoke against Impresa di Lucca.

As age advanced, he retired from public affairs, and devoted himself to study, religious exercises, and country excursions.

He possessed a beautiful villa at Signa, notable for the splendor of its maintenance in all points which befit a gentleman.