In ’s eighth tale (VIII, 9), Simone da Villa is the victim of one of and ’s tricks. He reappears in ’s ninth tale (IX, 3), where he helps Bruno, Buffalmacco, and convince that he’s pregnant. Simone is a pretentious doctor who has little intelligence or insight and very low taste in women. He cultivates Bruno’s friendship to gain access to a fictional secret society, treating them to fine meals and giving them . Even after they trick him, he continues to entertain them so they won’t share the story of his humiliation around town.