Arrayed was toward 2619 her marriáge This freshë maiden, full of gemmës clear; Her brother, which that seven year was of age, Arrayed eke full fresh in his mannére: And thus, in great nobléss, and with glad cheer, Toward Saluces shaping their journéy, From day to day they rode upon their way.

Among all this, 2620 after his wick’ uságe, The marquis, yet his wife to temptë more To the uttermost proof of her coráge, Fully to have experience and lore 2621 If that she were as steadfast as before, He on a day, in open audience, Full boisterously said her this senténce: