Through Gian dei Brughi, Cosimo learns the importance of helping someone facing death die in a satisfied and dignified way, which he does here by sharing the ending of the book. Though this is a small kindness on Cosimo’s part, it’s extremely meaningful for the bandit. This shows Cosimo that even the smallest kindnesses can be extremely meaningful, and in this way, he learns to be a kinder and more compassionate person.