cxxx 1374.

Translates the Griseldis of Boccaccio--dies on the 18th of July in the same year.

cxxxi THE LIFE OF PETRARCH.
The family of Petrarch was originally of Florence, where his ancestors held employments of trust and honour.

Garzo, his great-grandfather, was a notary universally respected for his integrity and judgment.

Though he had never devoted himself exclusively to letters, his literary opinion was consulted by men of learning.