A voice was heard, in general audience, That said; “Thou hast deslander’d guiltëless The daughter of holy Church in high presence; Thus hast thou done, and yet hold I my peace?” 1612 Of this marvel aghast was all the press, As mazed folk they stood every one For dread of wreakë, 1613 save Constance alone.

Great was the dread and eke the repentánce Of them that haddë wrong suspición Upon this sely 1614 innocent Constance; And for this miracle, in conclusión, And by Constance’s mediatión, The king, and many another in that place, Converted was, thanked be Christë’s grace!