Buonarroto was one of the Priors during this month, and accordingly he took an official part in all the entertainments and festivities, which continued for three days.

On the 3rd of December Leo left Florence for Bologna, where Francis arrived upon the 11th.

Their conference lasted till the 15th, when Francis returned to Milan.

On the 18th Leo began his journey back to Florence, which he re-entered on the 22nd.

On Christmas day (Buonarroto writes _Pasgua_) a grand Mass was celebrated at S.Maria Novella, at which the Signory attended.