But natheless this marquis had done 2484 make Of gemmës, set in gold and in azúre, Brooches and ringës, for Griselda’s sake, And of her clothing took he the measúre Of a maiden like unto her statúre, And eke of other ornamentës all That unto such a wedding shouldë fall. 2485

The time of undern 2486 of the samë day Approached, that this wedding shouldë be, And all the palace put was in array, Both hall and chamber, each in its degree, Houses of office stuffed with plenty There may’st thou see of dainteous vitáille, That may be found, as far as lasts Itále.