They introduced into Parma such a mild and equitable administration as the city had never before experienced.

Some exceptionable acts they undoubtedly committed; and when Petrarch extols Azzo as another Cato, it is to be hoped that he did so with some mental reservation.

Petrarch had proposed to cross the Alps immediately, and proceed to Avignon; but he was prevailed upon by the solicitations of Azzo to remain some time at Parma.

He was consulted by the Correggios on their most important affairs, and was admitted to their secret councils.
In the present instance, this confidence was peculiarly agreeable to him; as the four brothers were, at that time, unanimous in their opinions; and their designs were all calculated to promote the welfare of their subjects.
Soon after his arrival at Parma, he received one of those tokens, of his popularity which are exceedingly expressive, though they come from a humble admirer.

A blind old man, who had been a grammar-school master at Pontremoli, came to Parma, in order to pay his devotions to the laureate.