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"Arcane danze D'immortal piede i ruinosi gioghi Scossero e l'ardue selve (oggi romito Nido de' venti)."—.

the country to the town Ran a rumour and renown, That a woman grand and tall, Swift of foot, and therewithal Naked as a lily gleaming, Had been seen by eyes not dreaming, Darting down far forest glades, Flashing sunshine through the shades.

With this rumour's swelling word All the city buzzed and stirred; Solemn senators conferred; Priest, astrologer, and mage, Subtle sophist, bard, and sage,