Cecile him took, and buried him anon By Tiburce and Valerian softëly, Within their burying-place, under the stone. And after this Almachius hastily Bade his ministers fetchen openly Cecile, so that she might in his presénce Do sacrifice, and Jupiter incénse. 4557

But they, converted at her wisë lore, 4558 Weptë full sore, and gavë full credénce Unto her word, and criëd more and more; “Christ, Goddë’s Son, withoutë difference, Is very God, this is all our senténce, 4559 That hath so good a servant him to serve: Thus with one voice we trowë, 4560 though we sterve.” 4561