Florence’s replacement government had abolished the “ciompi” guild in 1378, but rioting and unrest has persisted, resulting in the killing or exile of the revolt’s leaders.

Salvestro, who has been crucial to the counter-revolution of the major and minor guilds, has ruled in effect as a dictator until his exile in 1382, at which time the Guelph faction regains power and renews the admonitions.