“ Deus venerunt gentes ,” alternating 1172 Now three, now four, melodious psalmody The maidens in the midst of tears began; And Beatrice, compassionate and sighing, Listened to them with such a countenance, That scarce more changed was Mary at the cross. But when the other virgins place had given 1173 For her to speak, uprisen to her feet With color as of fire, she made response: “ Modicum, et non videbitis me ; 1174 Et iterum , my sisters predilect, Modicum, et vos videbitis me. ” Then all the seven in front of her she placed; And after her, by beckoning only, moved Me and the lady and the sage who stayed.