He saw, therefore, with satisfaction that there was no power in Italy to protract hostilities by strengthening the coalition.
He found difficulties, however, in the settlement of a general peace.
The Viscontis felt their superiority; and the Genoese, proud of a victory which they had obtained over the Venetians, insisted on hard terms.

The Emperor, more intent upon his personal interests than the good of Italy, merely negotiated a truce between the belligerents.

He prevailed upon the confederates to disband the company of Count Lando, which cost much and effected little.

It cannot be doubted that Petrarch had considerable influence in producing this dismissal, as he always held those troops of mercenaries in abhorrence.

The truce being signed, his Imperial Majesty had no further occupation than to negotiate a particular agreement with the Viscontis, who had sent the chief men of Milan, with presents, to conclude a treaty with him.