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The tale involves a subject which I fear Would not unto thine ear sound musical; Not so melodious as thy husband's voice Is wont to be—— We have been wedded now two years, Giovanni, And even thy chiding has to me seemed sweet; Thou art so gentle, when my wayward words Provoke reproof. 'Tis the sarcastic smile, Denoting keen contempt, which most I fear And wounds me deepest. "Pretty little fool," Though spoke in jest, seems half in earnest. Nay, I only call, I only think thee, love, A little simpleton, when thou hast nursed A viper in thy breast; when jealousy, Too readily admitted, mars thy peace.