The rudë people, as no wonder is, Weened 2615 full well that it had been right so: But, when these tidings came to Griseldis. I deemë that her heart was full of woe; But she, alikë sad 2616 for evermo’, Disposed was, this humble creatúre, Th’ adversity of fortune all t’ endure;

Abiding ever his lust and his pleasánce, To whom that she was given, heart and all, As to her very worldly suffisance. 2617 But, shortly if this story tell I shall, The marquis written hath in special A letter, in which he shewed his intent, And secretly it to Bologna sent.