# Francesco Cei — Romola character guide

> Francesco Cei in Romola by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Francesco, Cei, Messer Francesco Cei, Messer Francesco

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-a-learned-squabble

## Who they are

A poet and critic who argues with Savonarola's followers.

## In the story

### [A Face in the Crowd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/viii-a-face-in-the-crowd)

Poet, criticizes the city's hospitality to foreigners and makes a jibe at Savonarola's absence.

### [XXIX: A Moment of Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/xxix-a-moment-of-triumph)

Mocks Savonarola's prophecies, comparing them to Camilla Rucellai's more accurate prediction about Pico's death. He is part of the group in Nello's shop awaiting news.

### [XLV: At the Barber's Shop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/xlv-at-the-barber-s-shop)

A poet, expresses strong hostility toward Savonarola, calling him a false prophet.

### [A Masque of the Furies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romola_se/chapters/lxvi-a-masque-of-the-furies)

Present in Spini's retreat, mocking Spini's trust in Tito.

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