XLVIII
　　Whatinathousand，thousandquestshadne'erBefal'nRinaldo，herebefeltheknight；
　　Who，whenheseesthehorridformappear，Comingtoseekhimandpreparedforfight，Feelsinhisinmostveinssuchfreezingfear，Ashaplyneverfellonotherwight；
　　Yetwonteddaringcounterfeitsandfeigns，Andwithatremblinghandthefaulchionstrains。
　　XLIX
　　ThemonstersothefierceassaultdidmakeThereinhermasterwaswelldescried，Itmightbesaid；sheshookapoisonoussnake，Andnowonthis，nowontheotherside，Leaptattheknight；atherRinaldostrakeEvermeanwhilewithrandomblowsandwide；
　　Withforestroke，backstroke，heassailsthefoe；
　　Heoftensmites，butneverplantsablow。
　　L
　　Themonsterthrewaserpentathisbreast，Thatfrozehisheartbeneathitsironcase:
　　Nowthroughthevizorflungthepoisonouspest，Whichcreptabouthiscollarandhisface。
　　Dismaid，Rinaldofledthefield，andprestWithallhisspurshiscourserthroughthechase:
　　Butnotbehindthehellishmonsterhalts，Whoinathoughtuponthecruppervaults。
　　LI
　　Wendwherethewarriorwill，an-endorwide，EverwithhimisthataccursedPest:
　　Norknowshehowfromhertobeuntied，Albeithiscourserplungeswithoutrest。
　　Likealeafquakeshisheartwithinhisside，Notthatthesnakesinothermodemolest，Buttheysuchhorrorandsuchloathingbred，Heshrieks，hegroans，andgladlywouldbedead。
　　LII
　　BygloomiesttrackandblindestpathhestillThreadedthetangledforesthereandthere；
　　Bythorniestvalleyandbyroughesthill，Andwheresoeverdarkestwastheair；
　　Thushopingtohaveridhimofthatill，Hideous，abominable，poisonousCare；
　　Beneathwhosegripehefoullymighthavefared，Butthatonequicklytohisaidrepaired。
　　LIII
　　Butaid，andingoodtime，ahorsemanbore，Equiptwitharmsofbeauteoussteelandclear:
　　Forcrest，abrokenyokethestrangerwore；
　　Redflamesuponhisyellowshieldappear:
　　Sowasthecourser'shousingbroideredo'er，Astheproudsurcoatofthecavalier。
　　Hislancehegrasped，hisswordwasinitsplace，Andathissaddlehungaburningmace。
　　LIV
　　Thatwarrior'smaceafireeternalfills，Whoselastingfueleverblazesbright；
　　Andgoodlybuckler，temperedcorsletthrills，Andsolidhelm；thenneedstheapproachingknightMustmakehimway，wherever'tishiswillToturnhisinextinguishablelight。
　　NoroflesshelpinneedRinaldostands，Tosavehimfromthecruelmonster'shands。
　　LV
　　Thestrangerhorseman，likeawarriorbold，Wherehethathubbubhears，doththitherswoop，Untilheseesthebeast，whosesnakesenfoldRinaldo，linkedinmanyaloathsomeloop，Whosweatsatoncewithheatandquakeswithcold，Norcanhethrustthemonsterfromhiscroup。
　　Arrivedthestrangersmoteherintheflank，Whoonthenearsideofthecoursersank:
　　LVI
　　Butscarcelywasonearthextended，ereSheroseandshookhersnakesinvolumedspire。
　　Theknightnomoreassailsherwiththespear；
　　Butisresolvedtoplaguethefoewithfire:
　　HegripesthemaceandthundersinherrearWithfrequentblows，liketempestinitsire；
　　NorleavesamomenttothatmonsterfellTostrikeonestrokeinanswer，illorwell；
　　LVII
　　And，whilehechasesherorholdsatbay，Smitesherandvengesmanyafoulaffront，Counselsthepaladin，withoutdelay，Totaketheroadwhichscalestheneighbouringmount:
　　Hetookthatprofferedcounselandthatway，Andwithoutstop，orturningbackhisfront，Prickedfuriouslytillhewasoutofsight；
　　Thoughhardtoclamberwastheruggedheight。
　　LVIII
　　Thestranger，whenhetoherdarkretreatHaddrivenfromupperlightthatbeastofhellWheresheherselfdothevergnawandeat，Whilefromherthousandeyestearsceaselesswell
　　Followedtheknight，toguidehiswanderingfeet；
　　Andovertookhimonthehighestswell；
　　ThenplacedhimselfbesidethecavalierHimfromthosedarkandgloomypartstosteer。
　　LIX
　　WhenhimreturnedbeheldMontalban'sknight，Thatcountlessthankswereduetohim，hesaid，Andthatatalltimes，asadebtofright，Hislifeshouldbeforhisadvantagepaid。
　　Ofhimhenextdemands，howheishight，Thathemayknowandtellwhobroughthimaid；
　　Andamongworthywarriors，andbeforeKingCharles，exalthisprowessevermore。
　　LX
　　Thestrangeranswered:“LetitirknottheeThatInotnowmynametotheedisplay；
　　Erelongerbyayardtheshadowsbe，ThiswillIsignify；ashortdelay。”
　　Wendingtogether，theyariverseeWhosemurmurswoothetravellerfromhisway，Andshepherd-swain，bywhiles，totheirgreenbrink；
　　Thereanoblivionoftheirlovetodrink。
　　LXI
　　Mylord，thatfountain'schillingstreamandclearExtinguishedlove；AngelicaofyoreDrinkingthereof，forgoodMontalban'speerConceivedthathateshenourishedevermore；
　　Andifsheoncedispleasedthecavalier，Andhetohersuchpassinghatredbore，Forthisnoothercauseoccasiongave，Mylord，savedrinkingofthischillywave。
　　LXII
　　Arrivingatthatlimpidriver'sside，ThecavalierthatwithRinaldogoes，Reined-inhiscourser，howwithtoil，andcried，“Here'twerenotill，meseemeth，torepose。”——
　　“Itcannotbutbewell“thepeerreplied，“Because，besidethatmid-dayfiercelyglows，IhavesosufferedfromthathideousPest，AssweetandneedfulshallIwelcomerest。”
　　LXIII
　　Uponthegreenswardlitthemartialtwo，Whiletheirloosehorsesthroughtheforestfed；
　　AndfromtheirbrowstheburnishedhelmetsthrewOnthatfloweredherbage，yellow，green，andred。
　　Rinaldototheliquidcrystalflew，Byheatandthirstuntotheriversped；
　　AndwithonedraughtofthatcoldliquiddroveOutofhisburningbosomthirstandlove。
　　LXIV
　　WhenasRinaldo，satedwiththedraught，Raisinghisheadthestrangerknightespied，Andsawthathe，repentant，everythoughtOfthatsofranticlovehadputaside，Herearedhimself，andsaidwithsemblancehaughtThatwhichhewouldnotsaybefore，andcried:
　　“Rinaldo，knowthatIamhightDisdain，Boundhitherbuttobreakthyworthlesschain。”
　　LXV
　　Sosaying，suddenlyhepassedfromsight；
　　Withhimhishorse:thisinRinaldobredMuchwonderment；andtheastonishedknight，“Whereishe?“gazingroundabouthim，said。
　　Hecannotguessif'twereamagicsprite，AfiendbyMalagigithithersped，Fromthosehisministers，tobreakthechain，Fetteredwherebyhelivedsolonginpain；
　　LXVI
　　OfifanangelfromtheheavenlysphereInhisineffablegoodnessbytheLord，Dispatched，astoTobias'saidwhilere，Amedicineforhisblindnesstoafford。
　　Butgoodorevilangel——whatsoe'erHewasthathimtolibertyrestored——
　　HimthankedandpraisedRinaldo，foraheartHealedonlybyhishelpofamoroussmart。
　　LXVII
　　OldhatereviveduponRinaldo'sside；
　　Norhealoneunworthytobewooed，ThedamseldeemedbypilgrimagesowideHerhalfaleaguehewouldnothavepursued。
　　NathlessanewBaiardotobestrideToSericanewouldgothatwarriorgood:
　　Aswellbecausehishonourhimcompelled，AsforthetalkwhichhewithCharleshadheld。
　　LXVIII
　　HeprickedtoBasleuponthefollowingday，Whitherthetidingshadarrivedbefore:
　　ThatCountOrlandowas，inmartialfray，TomeetGradassoandtheroyalMoor:
　　NorthroughOrlandowasdivulgedthatsay:
　　Butone，whocrostfromtheSicilianshore，Andthitherhad，inhaste，thejourneymade，Ascertainnews，thetidingshadconveyed。
　　LXIX
　　RinaldohadgladlybeenatRoland'sside，Andfromthatbattlefarhimselfdothsee:
　　Everytenmileshechangeshorseandguide，Andwhipsandspurs，andmakeshiscourserflee。
　　HecrosttheRhineatConstance，forwardhied，HetraversedAlp，arrivedinItaly，HeleftVerona，Mantua，inhisrear，AndreachedandpastthePo，withswiftcareer。
　　LXX
　　Muchtowardsevealreadyslopedthesun，Andthefirststarwasglimmeringinthesky，When，doubtingonthebankifheshallrunAnothercourse，orinsomehostellieUntiltheshadesofnightandvapoursdunBeforeAurora'sbeauteousvisagefly，Acavalierapproachinghimheviewed，Whocourtesyinfaceandsemblanceshewed。
　　LXXI
　　He，aftergreetinghim，ifheweretiedInwedlock，madeingentlewisedemand。
　　Rinaldo，wonderingwhatthequestimplied，Madeanswer:“Iamboundinnuptialband。”——
　　“Ijoythereat，“thecavalierreplied；
　　Then，thathemightthissayingunderstand，Added，“Ipraythatyou，sirknight，withinMymansionwillthisevebepleasedtoinn。
　　LXXII
　　“ForIwillmakeyouseewhatmustpleaseAwight“pursuedthestranger“thatiswed。”
　　Rinaldo，aswellthathewouldtakehisease，——Butthis，withsolongpostingsorebested——
　　AsthattoseeandhearstrangenoveltiesBynaturaldesirehestillwasled，Hisoffertakes，andentersanewroad，Followingthatcavaliertohisabode。
　　LXXIII
　　Abowshotfromthewaydivergedthetwo，Andagreatpalacefrontingthemdescried:
　　Whencesquireswithblazinglightsanumerouscrew
　　Issued，andchasedthedarknessfarandwide。
　　Entering，hiseyesaroundRinaldothrew，Andsawaplace，whoselikeisseldomspied，Ofbeauteousfabric，andwellorderedplan；
　　Norsuchhugecostbefittedprivateman。
　　LXXIV
　　OfserpentineandofhardporphyryareThestoneswhichformthegateway'sarchabove。
　　Ofbronzetheportalleaves，whichfiguresbear，Whoselivelyfeaturesseemtobreatheandmove。
　　Beneaththevaultedentry，coloursrareCheatingtheeye，inmixtmosaicstrove，Thequadranglewithinwasgalleried，Andofahundredyards，oneveryside。
　　LXXV
　　Agatewayistheretoeachgalleriedrow，And，twixtitandthatgate，anarchisbent；
　　Ofequalbreadth，butdifferentintheirshow，Forthearchitecthadsparednotornament。
　　Eacharchanentrancewas；upwhichmightgoAladenhorse；soeasytheascent。
　　Toarchaboveleadseverystairwithal，Andeveryarchisentrancetoahall。
　　LXXVI
　　Above，projectthearchesinsuchsort，Theyforthespaciousportalsformashade；
　　Andeachtwopillarshasforitssupport:
　　Ofbronzearesome，andsomeofmarblemade。
　　TheornamentedchambersofthecourtToomanyaretobeatlengthdisplayed；
　　Witheasements，whichbesidewhatisinsight
　　Theskilfulmasterundergroundhaddight。
　　LXXVII
　　Tallcolumns，withtheircapitalsofgold，Whichgemmedentablaturessupportinair；
　　Exoticmarblesengravedwithfiguresfair；
　　Pictureandcast，andworkssomanifold，Albeitbynighttheymostlyhiddenwere，Showedthattwokings'unitedtreasurene'erWouldhavesufficedsuchgorgeouspiletorear。
　　LXXVIII
　　AbovethebeauteousornamentsandrichThatmingledinthatgayquadranglemeet，Thereisafreshandplenteousfountain，whichScattersinmanythreadsitswaterysheet，'Tisherethatyouthsatequaldistancepitch，I'themiddle，tablesforthefestivetreat。
　　Whencetheyfourgatesofthatrichmansionsee，Andseenfromthosefourgatesaswellmaybe。
　　LXXIX
　　Bycunningmaster，diligentandwise，Withmuchandsubtletoil，thefountwasmade:
　　Inopengalleryorpavilion'sguise；
　　Whichfromeightseparatefronts，projectsashade。
　　Agildedroof，whichwithenamelleddyesWasstainedbelow，thebuildingoverlayed。
　　Eightmarblestatuessnowywasthegrain，Withtheleftarmthatgildedroofsustain。
　　LXXX
　　FairAmalthaea'shornintherighthandHadquaintlysculpturedtheingeniousmaster，Whencewater，tricklingforthwithmurmurbland，Descendsintoavaseofalabaster；
　　Andhe，inlikenessofaladygrand，Withsovereignarthadfashionedeachpilaster。
　　Varioustheywereinvisageandinvest，Butallofequalcharmsandgracepossest。
　　LXXXI
　　UpontwobeauteousimagesbelowEachofthesefemalestatuesfixtheirfeet。
　　ThelowerseemwithopenmouthtoshowThatsongandharmonytothemaresweet；
　　And，bytheirattitude，'twouldseem，asthoughTheireveryworkandeverystudymeetInpraisingthem，theyontheirshouldersbear，Astheywouldthosewhoselikenessestheywear。
　　LXXXII
　　TheimagesbelowthemintheirhandLongscrollsandofanamplesizecontain，WhichoftheworthiestfiguresofthatbandTheseveralnameswithmicklepraiseexplainAswelltheirownatlittledistancestand，Inscribeduponthatscroll，inlettersplain，Rinaldo，bythehelpofblazinglights，Marked，onebyone，theladiesandtheirknights。
　　LXXXIII
　　ThefirstinscriptiontherewhichmeetstheeyeRecitesatlengthLucretiaBorgia'sfame，WhomRomeshouldplace，forcharmsandchastity，Abovethatwifewhowhilomborehername。
　　StrozzaandTebaldeo——AnthonyAndHercules——supportthehonoureddame:
　　Sosaysthescroll:fortunefulstrain，thepairAveryLinusandanOrpheusare。
　　LXXXIV
　　Astatuenolessjocund，nolessbright，Succeeds，andonthewritingisimpressed；
　　Lo！Hercules'daughter，Isabellahight，InwhomFerraradeemshercityblest，MuchmorebecauseshefirstshallseethelightWithinitscircuit，thanforalltherestWhichkindandfavouringFortuneintheflowOfrollingyears，shallonthattownbestow。
　　LXXXV
　　ThepairthatsuchdesirousardourshewThatayeherpraisesshouldbewidelyblown:
　　JohnJamesalikearenamed:ofthosefairtwo，OneisCalandra，oneisBardelon。
　　Inthethirdplace，andfourth，wheretricklingthroughSmallrills，thewaterquitsthatoctagon，Twoladiesarethere，equalintheirbirth，Equalincountry，honour，charmsandworth。
　　LXXXVI
　　OnewasElizabeth，oneEleanor，Andifwecreditwhatthatmarblesaid，Manto'ssogloriouscitywhichsuchstoreSetsmymelodiousMaro，whomshebred，Morevauntsnothim，norreverencesmore，Thanthesefairdamesherpoet'shonouredhead。
　　ThefirstoftheseherhallowedfeethadsetOnPeterBemboandJamesSadolet。
　　LXXXVII
　　ArelioandCastiglion，apolishedpair，Thatotherlady，inmidair，sustain。
　　Theirnameswerecarveduponthemarblefair，Thenbothunknown，andnowsofamesatwain。
　　Nextwasalady，thatfromHeavenshallheirAsmightyvirtueasonearthdothreign，Oreveryethathreigned，inanyage，WellprovedbyFortuneinherloveorrage。
　　LXXXVIII
　　InscribedincharactersofgoldishereLucretiaBentivoglia，andamongHerpraises，'tisdeclaredFerrara'speerJoysthatsuchdaughterdothtohimbelong。
　　HershallCamillusvoice，andfarandnearRenoandFelsinashallhearhissong，WraptinasmightywonderatthestrainAsthatwherewithAmphrysusheardhisswain；
　　LXXXIX
　　Andone，throughwhomthatcity'snamewheresweetIsaurussaltshiswaveinlargervase
　　FameshallfromAfricatoIndrepeat，FromsoutherntractstoHyperboreanways，MorethanbecauseRome'sgoldinthatfamedseatWasweighed，whereofperpetualrecordsaysGuyPosthumus——aboutwhosehonouredbrowPhoebusandPallasbindadoublebough。
　　XC
　　Dianisnextinorderofthattrain。
　　“RegardnotsaidthemarbleisshewearAhaughtyport；forinherheart，humaneThematronis，asinhervisage，fair。
　　LearnedCelioCalcagnineinloftystrainHergloriesandfairnameabroadshallbear，AndJuba'sandMoneses'kingdomhear，AndSpainandfarthestInd，histrumpetclear；
　　XCI
　　AndaCavalloshallmakesuchafontOfpoetryinfamedAnconarun，AsthatwingedcourseronParnassus'mount；
　　OrwasitonthehillofHelicon?
　　'TisBeatrice，whonextuprearsherfront，Whereofsospeaksthewritingonthestone:
　　“HerconsortBeatrice，whileshehasbreath，Blesses，andleavesunhappyatherdeath；
　　XCII
　　“Yea，Italy；thatwithhertriumphsbright，Withoutthatladyfairshallcaptivebe。”
　　AloftysongappearsofhertoinditeAlordoftheCorreggio'snobletree；
　　And，Benedeo'spride，Timotheushight。
　　Betweenhisbanks，descendingtothesea，Bytheirjointmusicshallthestreambestopt，Whosetreeserewhiletheliquidamberdropt。
　　XCIII
　　Betweenthisandthatloftycolumn'splaceIntofairBorgiafashionedaswassaid
　　Ofaspectsodistinguished，ofsuchgrace，Aladywas，ofalabastermade，That，hidinginasimpleveilherface，Insable，withoutgemsorgoldarraid，She，'midthebrightest，flungherlightasfar，AsamidlesserfirestheCyprianstar。
　　XCIV
　　Noneknows，observingherwithsteadfastview，Ifsheofcharmsorgracehavefullerstore，Whetherhervisagemostmajesticshew，Orbeamwithgeniusorwithbeautymore。
　　“Hethatwouldspeak——wouldspeakherpraisestrue——
　　Declaresinfinethesculpturedmarble'slore
　　Thefairestofemprizeswouldintend，Butneverbringhisnobletasktoend。”
　　XCV
　　AlbeitsuchgraceandpassingsweetnessshewedHerfairandwellwroughtimage，shedisdainAppearedtonurse，thatoneofwitsorudeShoulddaretosingherpraiseinhumblestrain，Ashethatonlywithoutcomradestood，Iknownotwhy，herstatuetosustain，Themarbleallthoseothernamesrevealed。
　　Thatpair'salonetheartisthadconcealed。
　　XCVI
　　Thestatuesinthemiddleformaround，Thefloorwhereofdrystalksofcoralpave；
　　Mostpleasant，cool，andgrateful，isthatground；
　　Sorenderedbythepureandcrystalwave。
　　Whichventwithoutinotherchannelfound；
　　Andissuedforthinmanyastream，tolaveAmeadofazure，white，andyellowhue；
　　Gladdeningtheplantsthatontheirmarginsgrew。
　　XCVII
　　Conversingwithhiscourteoushost，thepeerSateattheboard，andoftandoftenprayed，ThatwithoutmoredelaythecavalierWouldkeepthepromisehewhilerehadmade；
　　Andmarking，everandanon，hischeer，Observeshisheartwithsomedeepwoedownweighed。
　　Fornotamoment'midtheirconverseslips，Butwhataburningsighisonhislips。
　　XCVIII
　　OftwithdesirewasgoodRinaldostungToaskthatsorrow'scause，andtherequestWasalmostonthegentlewarrior'stongue，Andtherebycourteousmodestyreprest。
　　Nowattheirbanquet'scloseayouth，amongThemenialcrew，onwhomthatchargedidrest，Placedagoldcupbeforethepaladin，Filledfullofgemswithout，ofwinewithin。
　　XCIX
　　Thehostthensomedealsmiling，fromtheboardLookedupatAymon'sson；butwhothiswhileWellmarkedhim，asheeyedMontalban'slord，Haddeemedhimmoredisposedtoweepthansmile。
　　“Sooftreminded，tomaintainmyword，'Tistimemeseemssaidhe，thatownedthepile
　　Toshewthetouchstoneforawoman'slove，Whichneedstoweddedmanmustwelcomeprove。
　　C
　　“Ne'er，inmyjudgment，shouldthemarrieddameBefromespialbyherlordreleased；
　　ThusshallheknowifhonourorifblameHisportionis；ifheismanorbeast。
　　Theweightofhorns，thoughcoupledwithsuchshame，Isofallburdensupontheearththeleast。
　　Whilewell-nighallbeholdhisantlersspread，Hefeelsthemnotwhohasthemonhishead。
　　CI
　　“Ifcertainofthywife'sfidelity，ThouhastmoregroundtoprizeandholdherdearThanone，whosewifeisevilknowntobe，Orhusbandthatisstillindoubtandfear。
　　Fullmanyhusbandsliveinjealousy，Andgroundlessly，ofwomenchasteandclear。
　　OnmanywomenmanymenrelyMeanwhile，whobeartheirbranchingantlershigh。
　　CII
　　“Ifthouwould'stbeassuredthywifeistrueAssuremethinksthouthinkestandmustthink
　　Foritishardthatnotiontoundo，Unlessthytrustbeforesuretokenssink，——Nohearsaymatterthis——thyselfshaltviewThetruth，ifthouinthisfairvesseldrink，Placedsolelyonthesupper-board，thatthouMay'stseethemarvelpromisedtheebutnow。
　　CIII
　　“Drink，andamightymarvelshallbeseen；
　　ForifthouwearestCornwall'sloftycrest，Nodropofwineshallpassthylipsbetween，Andallthedraughtbespiltuponthybreast。
　　Iffaithfulisthywife，thoushaltdrinkclean。
　　Andnow——totrythyfortune——tothetest！“
　　Hesaid，andwithfixteyesthesignexplored；
　　IfonhisbreastthewineRinaldopoured。
　　CIV
　　Rinaldowasnighmovedthecuptoraise，Andseekwhathewouldhaplywishunsought:
　　Forwardhereachedhishandandtookthevase，Abouttoprovehisfortuneinthedraught。
　　Thenofthepassingperilofthecase，Beforeittouchedhislips，thewarriorthought。
　　Butletme，sir，reposemyself，andI
　　WillthenrelatethePaladin'sreply。
　　CANTO43
　　ARGUMENT
　　RinaldofromhiscourteouslandlordhearsWhatfollyhaddestroyedhiseverygood；
　　Nextlearnsanotherstory，ashesteersTowardRavennawiththefallingflood:
　　Thenlastarriveswhere，conqueroro'erhisfoesOrlandowas，butinnojoyfulmood。
　　He，thattheChildaChristianmadewhilere，ChristensSobrino，andhealsOlivier。
　　I
　　OExecrableavarice！OvilethirstOfsordidgold！itdothnotmeastoundSoeasilythouseizestsoul，immersedInbaseness，orwithothertaintunsound；
　　Butthatthychainshouldbind，amidtheworst，AndthatthytalonshouldstrikedownandwoundOnethatforloftinessofmindwouldbeWorthyallpraise，ifheavoidedthee。
　　II
　　Someearthandseaandheavenaboveussquare，KnowNature'scauses，works，andproperties；
　　Whatherbeginnings，whatherendingsare；
　　AndsoartillHeavenisopentotheireyes:
　　Yethavenosteadieraim，nobettercare，Stungbythyvenom，than，insordidwise，Togathertreasure:suchtheirsinglescope，Theireverycomfort，andtheireveryhope。
　　III
　　Armiesbyhimarebrokeninhispride，Andgatesofwarliketownsintriumphpast:
　　TheforemosthetobreastthefurioustideOffearfulbattle；toretirethelast；
　　YetcannotsavehimselffrombeingstiedTilldeath，inthydarkdungeonprisonedfast。
　　Ofothersthatwouldshinethoudimm'stthepraise；
　　Whomotherstudies，otherartswouldraise。
　　IV
　　Whatshallofhighandbeauteousdamesbesaid?
　　Whofromtheirlovers'worthandcharmssecure
　　Againstlongservice，Ibehold，morestaid，Moremotionless，thanmarbleshafts，endure:
　　ThenAvaricecomes，whosoherspellshathlaid，Iseethemstoopdirectlytoherlure——
　　Whocouldbelieve?——unloving，inadayTheyfallsomeelder's，fallsomemonster'sprey。
　　V
　　NotwithoutreasonhereIraisethiscry:——
　　Readmewhocan，Ireadmyself——norsoIfromthebeatenpathwaytreadawry，Northusthematterofmysongforego。
　　NotmoretowhatisshowndoIapplyMysaying，thantowhatIhavetoshow。
　　Butnowreturnwetothepaladine，Whowasabouttotastetheenchantedwine。
　　VI
　　Fainwouldhethinkawhile，ofwhomIspeak，Assaideretohislipsthevasehebore；
　　Hethought；thenthus:“WhenfindingwhatweseekDispleases，this'tisfollytoexplore，Mywife'sawoman；everywoman'sweak。
　　ThenletmeholdthefaithIheldbefore。
　　Faithstillhasbrought，andyetcontentmentbrings。
　　Fromproofitselfwhatbetterprofitsprings?
　　VII
　　“Fromthissmallgood，muchevilIforesee:
　　FortemptingGodmovessometimeshisdisdain。
　　Iknownotifitwiseorfoolishbe，Buttoknowmorethanneeds，Iamnotfain。
　　Nowputawaytheenchantedcupfromme；
　　Ineitherwill，norwould，thegobletdrain；
　　WhichiswithHeaven'scommandasmuchatstrife，AsAdam'sdeedwhorobbedthetreeoflife。
　　VIII
　　“Forasoursirewhotastedofthattree，AndGod'sownword，byeating，disobeyed，Fellintosorrowfromfelicity，Andwasbymiseryevermoreo'erlaid；
　　Thehusbandso，thatallwouldknowandsee；
　　Whateverbyhiswifeisdoneandsaid；
　　Passesfromhappinesstogriefandpain，Norevercanuplifthisheadagain。”
　　IX
　　MeanwhilethegoodRinaldosayingso，Andpushingfromhimselfthecupabhorred，BeheldoftearsaplenteousfountainflowFromthefulleyesofthatfairmansion'slord；
　　Whocried，nowhavingsomewhatcalmedhiswoe，“Accursedbehe，persuadedbywhoseword，Alas！Iofthefortunemadeassay，Wherebymycherishedwifewasreftaway！
　　X
　　“Whereforetenyearsagowastthounotknown，SothatIcounselledmighthavebeenofthee?
　　Beforethesorrowsandthegriefbegun，Thathavenighquenchedmyeyes；butraisedshallbeThecurtainfromthescene，thatthouuponMypainmaystlook，andmaystlamentwithme；
　　AndItotheeofmineunheard-ofwoeTheargumentandveryheadwillshow。
　　XI
　　“Above，wasleftaneighbouringcity，pentWithinalimpidstreamthatformsalake；
　　Whichwidens，andwhereinPofindsavent。
　　TheirwaythewatersfromBenacustake。
　　Builtwasthecity，whentoruinwentWallsfoundedbytheAgenoreansnake。
　　Heremeofgentlelinemymotherbore，Butofsmallmeans，inhumblehomeandpoor。
　　XII
　　“IfFortune'scareIwasnot，whodeniedTomeuponmybirthawealthyboon，Naturethatwentwithgracefulformsupplied；
　　SothatinbeautyrivalhadInone。
　　Enamouredofmeinyouth'searlytideErewhilewasdameanddamselmorethanone:
　　ForIwithbeautycoupledwinningways；
　　Thoughitbecomesnotmanhimselftopraise。
　　XIII
　　“Asagewithinourcitydwelled，awight，Beyondbelief，ineverysciencegreat；
　　Who，whenheclosedhiseyesonPhoebus'light，Numberedonehundredyears，onescoreandeight:
　　Asavagelifeheledandoutofsight，Untilimpelledbylove，theseniorlateBydintofgiftsobtainedamatronfair，Whosecretlytohimadaughterbare；
　　XIV
　　“Andtopreventthechildfrombeingwon，Aswaserewhilethemother，thatforgainBarteredherchastity，whoseworthaloneExcelswhatgoldearth'sampleveinscontain，Withherhefromthewaysofmanisgone，Andwherehespiestheloneliestplace，histrainOfdemonsforces，inenchantmentskilled，Thisdomesospacious，fair，andrich，tobuild。
　　XV
　　“ByancientandchastedameshetheremaderearThisdaughter，thatinsovereignbeautygrew；
　　NorsufferedhertoseeorevenhearAmanbesidehimself；and，forherview，——Lestlightsshouldlack，wherebyhercoursetosteer——
　　Thesenioreverymodestlady，whoE'eronunlawfullovethebarriershut，Madelimninpicture，orinsculpturecut。
　　XVI
　　“Norhealonethosevirtuousdames，who，sageAndchaste，hadsoadornedantiquity，Whosefame，preservedbythehistoricpage，Isneverdoomeditsdyingdaytosee；
　　ButthoseaswellthatwillinfutureageEverywherebeautifyfairItaly，Madefashionintheirwell-knownformandmien；
　　Aseightthatroundthisfountbytheeareseen。
　　XVII
　　“Whattimethedamselripeforhusbandshows，Sothatthefruitmaynowbegathered，I
　　Didchanceormymisfortunesodispose?
　　Amworthiestfound；andthosebroadlandsthatlieWithoutthewallswhichthatfairtownenclose，——Thefishyflatnolessthanuplanddry——
　　Extendingtwentymilesaboutthatwater，Hegivesmeforadowry，withhisdaughter。
　　XVIII
　　“Shewassomannered，wassofairofhue，Nonecoulddesiresheothergiftsshouldbring；
　　Sowelltobroiderwasshetaught，andsew，Minervaknewnotbetter；didshesing，Orplay，orwalk，tothosethathearandview，Sheseemsaheavenly，andnomortalthing；
　　AndintheliberalartswasskilledaswellAsherownsire，orscarcebehindhimfell。
　　XIX
　　“Withgeniushighandbeautynolessbright，Whichmighthaveservedtheverystonestomove，Suchlove，suchsweetnessdidthemaidunite，Thinkingthereofmeseemsmyheartisclove。
　　ShehadnogreaterpleasureordelightThanbeingwithme，didIrestorrove。
　　Twaslongerewehadanystrife；infineWequarrelled；andthefault，alas！wasmine。
　　XX
　　“Fiveyearsmyconsort'sfatherhadbeendead，SincetothatyokeIstooped，andpledgedmyvow；
　　Wheninshorttimethemannershallbesaid
　　BeganthesorrowsthatIfeelevennow。
　　WhilemewithallhispinionsoverspreadLoveofthedame，whosepraisesthusIblow，AnobletownswomanwithloveofmeWassmit；moresorelysmittennonecouldbe。
　　XXI
　　“She，inallmagicversed，wasofsuchskillAsneverwasenchantress；byhersayMovedsolidearth，andmadethesunstandstill，Illuminedgloomynightanddarkenedday:
　　Yetnevercouldsheworkuponmywill，WithsalveIcouldnotgive，exceptwithscatheOfhertowhomerewhileIpledgedmyfaith。
　　XXII
　　“Notbecausesherightgentlewasandbright，NorbecauseIbelievedherlovesotrue，Norforlargegift，norpromiseoftenplight，Noryetbecausesheneverceasedtosue，CouldshefrommeobtainonesparkoflightFromthatfirstflamemygentleconsortblew:
　　SomatesandmasterseverywillinmeTheknowledgeofmywife'sfidelity。
　　XXIII
　　“Iinthehope，belief，andcertitudeMywifetomewasfaithfulevermore，ShouldwithcontemptthebeautyhaveeschewedOfthatfameddaughterwhichfairLedabore；
　　AndallthewitandwealthwherewithwaswooedTheillustriousshepherduponIdahoar。
　　Butnorepulsewithalwithheravails，Whome，foreveratmyside，assails。
　　XXIV
　　“OnedaythatmebeyondmypalaceseesThatweirdenchantress，whoMelissahight，Andwhereshecandiscoursewithmeatease，Shefindsawaywherebymypeacetoblight；
　　And，goadingmewitheviljealousies，ThefaithInursedatheart，sheputstoflight。
　　She'gancommendingmyintenttobeFaithfultoherwhofaithfulwastome。
　　XXV
　　“`Butthatshefaithfulis，yecannotsay，Saveofherfaithyehaveassurancetrue；
　　Ifshefailsnotwithal，wherefailshemay，Shefaithful，modestmaybedeemedbyyou:
　　Butissheneverfromyoursideaway，Isnotpermittedothermantoview，Howdoesthisboldnesscome，thatyouwouldbeThewarrantofheruntriedmodesty?
　　XXVI
　　“`Goforthawhile；goforthcomefromhomealone；
　　AndbethebruitintownandvillagespreadThatsheremainsbehind，andyouaregone；
　　Letloversandletcouriershavetheirhead:
　　If，unpersuadedstillbyprayerandboon，Shedoesnooutragetothemarriagebed；
　　Thoughdoingsoshedeemherselfunseen，Thenfaithfulyouthedamemayjustlyween。'
　　XXVII
　　“Iwithsuchwordsandsuch-likewordswasplied，Tillsoonmetheshrewdenchantresswrought，Iwishedtoseemyconsort'svirtuetriedBycertainproof，andtothetouchstonebrought——
　　`NowgrantweItothatwitch-ladycried
　　Sheprovewhatcannotbymyselfbethought，HowbysomecertaintokencanIreadIfshewillmeritpunishmentormeed?'
　　XXVIII
　　“`Adrinking-cupwillIforthatassayGiveyoushesaidofvirtuestrangeandrare:
　　SuchwasforArthurmadebyMorguethefay，TomakehimofGenevra'sfaultaware。
　　Thechastewife'slordthereofmaydrink；buttheyDrinknot，whoseweddedpartnerswantonare:
　　For，whentheywouldthecordialbeveragesup，Intotheirbosomoverflowsthecup。
　　XXIX
　　“`Belowdeparting，youthetestshalltry，And，tomythinking，nowshallyoudrinkclean；
　　ForcleanasyetIthinkyourconsort，I:
　　Theeventhowevershallbyyoubeseen。
　　YetwillIwarrantnotyourbosomdry，Shouldyourepeattheproof；forif，betweenThecupandlip，theliquorbenotshed，Youarethehappiestwightthateverwed。'
　　XXX
　　“TheofferIaccept，thevasetomeIsgiven，andtrialmadewithfullsuccess；
　　ForhithertoashopedconfirmedIseeMygentleconsort'sworthandfaithfulness。
　　'LeaveherawhileMelissasaid，andbeAmonthortwainatruant，moreorless:
　　Thenhomewardwend；againthegobletfill；
　　Andproveifyouthebeveragedrinkorspill。'
　　XXXI
　　“Ithoughtithardtoleavemyconsort'sside；
　　Notassomuchabouthertruthinpain，AsthatIcouldnorfortwodaysabide，Nay，notanhourwithouthercouldremain。
　　`——YouinanotherwayMelissacried
　　Guidedbyme，thetruthshallascertain；
　　Voice，vestureshallyouchange；andtohersightPresentyourself，disguisedlikeotherwight。'
　　XXXII
　　“Sir，afaircitynighathand，defendsTwixtfierceandthreateninghornsthefoamingPo；
　　Whosejurisdictiontotheshoreextends，Wherethesea'sbrinywaterscomeandgo:
　　Thisyieldsinancientry，butwellcontendsWithneighbouringtownsinrichandgorgeousshow:
　　ATrojanremnantitsfoundationsplaced，WhichscapedfromAttila'sdestructivewaste。
　　XXXIII
　　“Arich，ayouthful，andahandsomeknightBridlesthiscitywithhissovereignsway；
　　Who，followingalostfalconinitsflight，Enteringbychancemydwellingonaday，Beheldmywife，whopleasedhimsoatsight，Heboreherimpressinhisheartaway；
　　Norceasedtopractiseonher，withintentToinclinethematrontohisevilbent。
　　XXXIV
　　“SooftensherepelsthecavalierThatfinallyhiscourtshipisforegone；
　　ButherfairimagegravedbyLovewillne'erBerazedfrommemory；meMelissawonSowellshesoothedandflatteredofthatpeerThefaceandfiguretothesighttodon；
　　Andchangedme——norwellhowcanIdeclare——
　　Invoiceandvisageandineyesandhair。
　　XXXV
　　“I，havingtomyladymadeashowAseastwardboundandgone，——likehimthatwooed，Herrichandyouthfullover，alteredso，Hissemblance，attendedbyMelissa，go，Intoapageuponhersidetransmewed；
　　WhothemostcostlyjewelswithherboreE'erbroughtformInd，orErithraeanshore。
　　XXXVI
　　“Ientersafely，thatmypalaceknew，AndwithmewendsMelissa；andthereI
　　SowhollyathereaseMadonnaview，Nowomanorattendantsquireisby。
　　ToherwithsuppliantprayerforthwithIsue，Andnextthosegoadstoevildeedapply；
　　Showemerald，ruby，diamond，thatmightserve；
　　Tomakethefirmestheartfromhonourswerve；
　　XXXVII
　　“AndIdeclaretoherthegiftissmallTothat，whichshemayhopetomakeherown；
　　Thenofthevantagespeak，thatfromhishallHerhusbandatthepresenttimeisgone；
　　AndIhowlongitwastoherrecall，Since，assheknew，tohermylovewasshown；
　　Andthatmylovingwithsuchfaith，intheendMightworthilytosomerewardpretend。
　　XXXVIII
　　“Atfirstshewassomedealdisturbed；becameLikescarlet；norwouldlistentomysay；
　　Butseeingthosebrightjewelsflashlikeflame，Herstubbornheartwassoftened，andgaveway；
　　AndinbriefspeechandfeeblesaidthedameWhattoremembertakesmylifeaway:
　　Shewithmywishes，said，shewouldcomply，Ifsuretobeunseenofwatchfuleye。
　　XXXIX
　　“Memywife'swordslikepoisonedweaponthrill，Andpiercemysufferingspiritthroughandthrough:
　　Throughbonesandveinstherewentadeadlychill；
　　Mytongueclavetomythroat:ThewitchwithdrewWiththatthemagicmantle，andatwillTransformedmetomineancientshapeanew——
　　Bethinktheeofwhathuemywifebecame，Takenbymeinsuchnotoriousshame！
　　XL
　　“Ofdeadlyhuewebothofusremain；
　　Webothstandsilent；bothwithdowncasteye。
　　Sofeebleismytongue，thatIwithpain，Sofaintmyvoice，thatIwithpaincancry；
　　'Thouwouldstbetraymethen，Owife，forgain，Iftherewasonethatwouldmyhonourbuy！'
　　Shenoughtreplies；norsavebytearsshespeaks，Whichfurrow，astheyfall，herwoefulcheeks。
　　XLI
　　“Shamestingshersore，butyetinsorerwiseWrathattheoutrageItoherhaddone；
　　Andsowithoutrestraintitmultiplies，Andintorageandcruelhateisrun，Toflyfrommeforthwithdoesshedevise；
　　And，whattimefromhiscardismountsthesun，Runstotheshore，aboardherpinnacewends，Andallthatnightthestreaminhastedescends；
　　XLII
　　“AndsheatmornpresentsherselfbeforeHimthathadlovedheronce，thecavalier，WhosesemblanceandwhoseborrowedfaceIworeWhen，tomyshame，Itemptedherwhilere。
　　Tohimthatloved，andlovesherevermore，Hercoming，itmaybebelieved，isdear。
　　FromthenceshebademeneverentertainThehopeshe'dlovemeorbemineagain。
　　XLIII
　　“Alas！withhimsheswellsinmicklegleeEvenfromthatday，andmakesofmeajest；
　　AndofthatevilwhichIbroughtonmeIlanguishyet，andfindnoplaceofrest。
　　Justlythisgrowingillmydeathwillbe，Oflittleremnantnowoflifepossest。
　　IwellbelieveIinayearhaddied，Butthatasinglecomfortaidsupplied。
　　XLIV
　　“Thatcomfortwas；ofallwhichharbouredwereHerefortenyearsforstilltoeveryguestBeneathmyroofIbadethevesselbear
　　Wasnonebutwiththewinehadbathedhisbreast。
　　Tohavesomanycomradesinmycare，Somelittlesoothesthegriefsthatsomolest。
　　Thouonlyofsomanyhastbeenwise，Whowouldstforbeartheperilousemprize。
　　XLV
　　“Mywish，o'erpassingeveryfittingbound，Toknowwhathusbandofhiswifeshouldknow，Iscause，bymenoquietwillbefound，Whethermydeathbespeedyofbeslow。
　　ThereatatfirstMelissajoys；butdrownedForthwithisherlightmirth；forofmywoeEsteemingherthecause，thatdamesosoreIhated，Iwouldnotbeholdhermore。
　　XLVI
　　“ImpatienttobetreatedwithdisdainByme，——ofhermorelovedthanlife，shesaid-
　　WheresheforthwithasmistresstoremainHadhoped，whenthencetheotherwasconveyed，——Nottobeholdsuchpresent，causeofpain，Herowndeparturelittleshedelayed；
　　Andwentsofaraway，nofurtherwordBymewaseverofthatwomanheard。”
　　XLVII
　　Histalethemournfulcavaliersotaught；
　　Andwhenhenowhadclosedhishistory，Withpitytouched，somewhileimmersedinthoughtRinaldomused，andaftermadereply:
　　“RightilladvicetotheeMelissabrought，Whomovedthreethustoangerwasps；andI
　　Perceiveintheesmallwisdom，thatwouldstsoundAthingwhichthouwouldstgladlynothavefound。
　　XLVIII
　　“Ifshe，thywife，byavaricewasinclinedTobreakherfaithandbetotheeuntrue，Musenot:norfirstnorlastofwomankind，She，worsted，fromsuchcruelwarwithdrew；
　　AndbyameanerbribeyetfirmermindIseventemptedfoulerdeedtodo。
　　Ofmen，ofhowmanywehear，thatsoldTheirpatronsandtheirfriendsforsordidgold?
　　XLIX
　　“Withsuchfiercearmsthouilldidstherassail，Iftobeholdabravedefencethousought。
　　Knowstthounot，againstgoldofnoavailIsstone，orsteeltohardesttemperwrought?
　　MeseemsthatthouintemptingherdidstfailMorethanherself，thatwassoquicklycaught。
　　Iknownot，hadshetemptedtheeasmuch，Ifthou，thyself，hadstbetterstoodthetouch。”
　　L
　　HereendsRinaldo，and——theparleydone——
　　Risesandtohisrestdesirestogo:
　　Awhilewillherepose；andthenbegone，Anhourortwobeforethedaylightshow。
　　ButlittletimehasAymon'swarlikeson；
　　Noridlywillthatlittletimebestow。
　　Tohimthemansion'smastermadereply，Heinhishousemightathispleasurelie。
　　LI
　　Forbedandbower，within，werereadydight；
　　But——wouldhetakehiscounselforhisguide——
　　Incomfortmighthesleepthroughoutthenight。
　　Andyetadvancesomemiles；“Forthou，“hecried，“Shalthaveapinnace，thatwithrapidflightAndwithoutrisqueshallwiththecurrentglide。
　　Thereinshaltthouallnightpursuethyway，Andonthyjourneygainwithaladay。”
　　LII
　　GoodseemedthatprofferinRinaldo'seyes，Andtothecourteoushostlargethankshepaid；
　　Thenforthepinnacewhichthatlordsupplies，Thatwaitshimwithhercrew，thewarriormade。
　　Here，atfulleasereclined，Rinaldolies，Whilewiththestreamhisfrigateisconveyed；
　　Which，bysixoarsimpelled，fliesfastandfair，Andcleavesthewater，asabirdtheair。
　　LIII
　　Assoonashereclineshiswearyhead，AsleepisMountAlbano'scavalier；
　　Havingerewhilethattheyshallwakehim，said，AssoonastheyFerrara'scitynear。
　　Melaraliesleftofthatriver'sbed，Sermidetotheright；theyintheirrearNextleaveStellataandFigarolo，WherehistwohornsareloweredbyangryPo。
　　LIV
　　Ofthosetwohornsthatwhicht'wardVenicegoesRinaldo'spilotleft，andtooktheright；
　　ThentheBodenopast。AlreadyshowsFaintlytheeasternblue，andfadesfromsight；
　　FornowAurorafromherbasketthrowsAllherrichflowers，andpaintsitredandwhite；
　　WhenviewingthetwocastlesofTealdo，AgainhisheadupliftsthegoodRinaldo。
　　LV
　　“Ohappytown！whereof“thewarriorcried
　　“SpakeMalagigi，having，farandnear，Thefixtandwanderingfiresofheavenespied，Andforcedsomesubjectspirittoappear，Tomeforetellingthatinfuturetide，——WhattimewithhimItookhiswaywhilere——
　　Eventosuchpitchthygloriousfameshouldrise，ThoufromallItalywouldstbeartheprize。”
　　LVI
　　Sosaying，inhisbargeheallthiswhileHurries，asifthebarkwithpinionsflew，Scoweringthekingofrivers，tothatisleNearestthetown；and，thoughitnottoviewDesertedandneglectedthendothsmile，Thisyetrejoicestobeholdanew；
　　Normakessmallmirththereat；becauseawareHereafterhowadorned'twillbeandfair。
　　LVII
　　Beforewhenhewithhimthatwayhadgone，FromMalagigi，hiscousin，didhehearThatwhensevenhundredtimeshiscoursehadrun，CirclingtheheaveninAries，thefourthsphere，OfislandsthisshouldbethefairestoneInsea，orpool，orriver，farandnear，Sothatwhothisbeheld，wouldbrooknomoreTohearthatpraisedwhichfairNausicaabore。
　　LVIII
　　Heheard，itinfairmansionswouldoutdoThatislandwhichTiberiusheldsodear；
　　AndtreesthatinHesperiangardensgrewWouldyieldtowhatthisbeauteousplaceshouldbear；——
　　Sorareitsraceofbeasts——nofairershewHerdedorhousederewhilebyCircewere；
　　VenuswithLovesandGracesthereshouldsport，NormoreinGnideandCypruskeephercourt；
　　LIX
　　Andsowouldflourishthroughhisstudyandcare，Whowillwithknowledgeandwithpowershouldblend；
　　AndwhososafelyshouldthatbrightrepairWithcirclingwallandshelteringdykedefend，Theunitedworld'sassaultitwellmightdare，Norcallonforeignpoweritsaidtolend；
　　AndthatDukeHercules'sireandHercules'sonWashebywhomthismarvelshouldbedone。
　　LX
　　SowendsthewarriorsumminginhismindWhatersttohimhadtoldhiscousinwise；
　　Whattimethesageoffuturethingsdivined，Whereofwithhimheoftenwontdevize；
　　Andayecontemplatingthatcityblind，“Howcaniteverbe，“Rinaldocries，“ThatinallliberalandallworthyartsShallflourishsothesewasteandwateryparts?
　　LXI
　　“AndthattocityofsuchamplitudeAndbeautysuchapettyburghshouldgrow，Andwherebutmarshandmirypoolisviewed，Henceforthshouldfullandfruitfulharvestsglow?
　　EvennowIrise，tohailthegentleblood，Thelove，thecourtesythylordsshallshow，Othoufaircity，insucceedingyears；
　　Thyburghers'honoursandthycavaliers'。
　　LXII
　　“Thegraceineffableofpowersabove，Thyprinces'wisdomandtheirloveofright，Shallwithperpetualpeace，perpetuallovePreservetheeinabundanceanddelight；
　　AndadefencefromallthefuryproveOfsuchashatethee；andunmasktheirspite。
　　Bethycontentthyneighbours'wideannoy，Ratherthanthoushouldstenvyother'sjoy！“
　　LXIII
　　WhilethusRinaldospeaks，soswiftlyborneBythequickcurrentfliesthatnimbleyawl；
　　NottotheluremoreswiftlymakesreturnThefalcon，hurryingathislord'srecall。
　　Thenceforththeright-handbranchoftherighthornRinaldotakes；andhidareroofandwall:
　　St。Georgerecedes；recedefromthatswiftboatTheturretsOFGAIBANAandOFTHEMOAT。
　　LXIV
　　Montalban'smartiallordasitbefell，Thatthoughtmovedthought，whichothersmovedagain
　　Inmemorychancesontheknighttodwell，Thathimatsupperlatedidentertain；
　　That，throughthiscity'scause，thetruthtotell，Hathreasonevermoretobeinpain；
　　AndofthemagicvesselhimbethinksWhichshowshisconsort'sguilttohimthatdrinks；
　　LXV
　　AndhimbethinkstherewithofwhattheknightRelated；howofallthathehadtried，Whoofhisgobletdrank，therewasnowightButsplitthewinehetohislipswouldguide。
　　Nowherepentshim；now，“'Tismydelight，“
　　Mutters“thatItheproofwouldnotabide:
　　SucceedingIshouldprovebutwhatIthought；
　　Andnotsucceeding，towhatpassambrought！
　　LXVI
　　“ThismybeliefIdeemacertainty；
　　Andfaithcouldhavebutsmallincreaseinme:
　　So，ifIthisshouldbythetouchstonetry，Mypresentgoodwouldlittlebetteredbe:
　　Butsmalltheevilwouldnotprove，ifI
　　SawofmyClaricewhatIwouldnotsee。
　　Thiswereathousandagainstonetostake；
　　TohazardmuchwhereIcouldnothingtake。”
　　LXVII
　　TheknightofClermontburiedinthismood，Wholiftednothisvisagefromthefloor，Amarinerwithmuchattentionviewed，Thatoverrightwasseatedathisoar；
　　And，forhedeemedhefullyunderstoodThethoughtthatprestthecavaliersosore，Madehimwell-spokenwasthemanandbold
　　Wakefromhismuse，sometalkwithhimtohold。
　　LXVIII
　　ThesubstanceofthetalkbetweenthetwoWas，thatthehusbandlittlewitpossest，Who，wishingtoassayifshewastrue，Hadtriedhiswifebytoosevereatest:
　　Forwoman，prooftogoldandsilver，who，Armedbutwithmodesty，defendsherbreast，ThisfromathousandfaulchionswilldefendMoresurely，andthroughburningfireswillwend。
　　LXIX
　　Themarinersubjoined:“Thousaidestwell；
　　Withgiftssorichheshouldnotherhaveprest；
　　For，theseassaults，thesecharges，torepel，Notgoodalikeiseveryhumanbreast。
　　IknownotifofwifethouhasheardtellForhaplynotwithusthetalemayrest
　　Thatintheverysinherhusbandspied，Forwhichshebyhissentenceshouldhavedied。
　　LXX
　　“Mylordshouldhaveremembered，goldandmeedHaveuponeveryhardestmatterwrought:
　　Butheforgotthistruthintimeofneed；
　　Andsouponhisheadthisruinbrought，Ah！wouldthatheinproof，likeme，adeedDoneinthisneighbouringcityhadbeentaught，Hiscountryandmineown；whichlakeandfen，BrimmingwithMincius'prisonedwaters，pen。
　　LXXI
　　“IofAdoniospeak，thatinahoundAtreasureonthejudge'swifeconferred。”
　　“Thereof，“repliedthepaladin，“thesoundHathnoto'erpasttheAlps；forneverwordOfthisneighbouringFrance，norinmyroundThroughfarandforeigncountrieshaveIheard:
　　Sotell，iftellingirksnot，“saidthepeer，“WhatwillinglyIbownmyselftohear。
　　LXXII
　　Theboatmanthen:“ErewhilewasofthistownOneAnselm，thatofworthylineagecame；
　　Awightthatspenthisyouthinflowinggown，StudyinghisUlpian:heofhonestfame，Beauty，andstateassortingwithhisown，Aconsortsought，andoneofnoblename:
　　Norvainly；inaneighbouringcity，crownedWithsuperhumanbeauty，onehefound。
　　LXXIII
　　“Shesuchfairmannersandsogracefulshows，Sheseemsallloveandbeauty；andmuchmorePerchancethanmakethforherlord'srepose；
　　Thenwellbefitsthereverendchargehebore。
　　He，wedded，straitinjealousyoutgoesAlljealousmenthateverwerebefore:
　　YetsheaffordsnotothercauseforcareButthatsheistoowittyandtoofair。
　　LXXIV
　　“Inthesamecitydweltacavalier，Numberedthatoldandhonouredraceamong，Sprungfromthehaughtylineage，whichwhilereOutofthejaw-boneofaserpentsprung:
　　WhenceManto，doomedmynativewallstorear，Descended，andwithherakindredthrong。
　　ThecavalierAdoniowashenamed
　　Waswiththebeautiesofthedameinflamed；
　　LXXV
　　“Andforthefurtheranceofhisamorousquest，Togracehimself，beganhiswealthtospend，Withoutrestraint，inbanquetandinvest，Andwhatmightmostacavaliercommend:
　　IfheTiberius'treasurehadpossest，Heofhisricheswouldhavemadeanend。
　　Iwellbelievetwowinterswerenotdone，Erehispaternalfortunewasoutrun。
　　LXXVI
　　“Thehouseerewhile，frequentedbyahorde——Morningandevening——ofsomanyfriends，Issolitary；sincenomorehisboardBeneaththepartridge，quail，andpheasantbends。
　　Ofthatoncenobletroopuponthelord，Savebeggars，hardlyanyoneattends。
　　Ruined，atlengthhethinkshewillbegoneToothercountry，whereheisunknown。