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。