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 He to Italia's fields his labours vowed. On the rough rock 'twixt Tiber's, Arno's, plain,     106 From Christ received he the last seal's impress, Which he two years did in his limbs sustain. When it pleased Him, Who chose him thus to bless,     109 To lead him up the high reward to share Which he had merited by lowliness, Then to his brothers, each as rightful heir,     112 He gave in charge his lady-love most dear, And bade them love her with a steadfast care; And from her breast that soul so high and clear     115