 From November 1301 onward, when the White faction lost the power of the Signory to the Black party, Dino was to never serve in a Government council.Because he had been a prior, his property was not forfeit; he was not sent into exile as other members of the White faction.When Charles of Valois, the nominee of Boniface VIII, was expected in Florence, Compagni, foreseeing the evils of civil discord, assembled a number of citizens in the church of San Giovanni, and tried to quiet their excited spirits.