# Romance of the Rose (Ellis)

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THE ROMANCE of the ROSE by W LORRIS
& J CLOPINEL ENGLISHED by F S ELLIS VOL ONE
MDCCCC • PUBLISHED • BY • J • M • DENT AND • CO : ALDINE HOUSE • LONDON • W • C
THE TEMPLE CLASSICS
THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
Englished and Edited by
F. S. ELLIS
TABLE OF CHAPTERS
| chap. | | | page |
| | Prologue | Prologue | v |
| | Summary of Chapters in Volume I | Summary of Chapters in Volume I | xvii |
| | Principal Characters | Principal Characters | xxxii |
| I. | lines 1-128, Fr. 1-130 | lines 1-128, Fr. 1-130 | 1 |
| | | The famed Romance that hight the Rose, Behold! love's art its leaves enclose. | The famed Romance that hight the Rose, Behold! love's art its leaves enclose. |
| II. | lines 129-528, Fr. 131-530 | lines 129-528, Fr. 131-530 | 5 |
| | | The Lover here essays to draw, The wondrous counterfeits he saw Painted along the garden wall. Before our eyes doth he recall, Lifelike, the semblance, form and fame Of cach, and tells thereof the name. And first, with lively pen, portrays Of Hate the direful works and ways. | The Lover here essays to draw, The wondrous counterfeits he saw Painted along the garden wall. Before our eyes doth he recall, Lifelike, the semblance, form and fame Of cach, and tells thereof the name. And first, with lively pen, portrays Of Hate the direful works and ways. |
| III. | lines 529-742, Fr. 531-742 | lines 529-742, Fr. 531-742 | 18 |
| | | Here is described how Idleness Unto the Dreamer gave ingress. | Here is described how Idleness Unto the Dreamer gave ingress. |
| IV. | lines 743-802, Fr. 743-796 | lines 743-802, Fr. 743-796 | 25 |
| | | Herein the Lover tells of Gladness: A dame is she who, casting sadness To the wild winds, doth nought but play And carol through the livelong day. | Herein the Lover tells of Gladness: A dame is she who, casting sadness To the wild winds, doth nought but play And carol through the livelong day. |
| V. | lines 803-896, Fr. 797-890 | lines 803-896, Fr. 797-890 | 27 |
| | | Herein the Dreamer's pen doth draw The semblance of the dance he saw And joined in, and relates how she, Hight Courtesy, essays to be His guide, and gently tells him who Dance there, and all they say and do. ​ | Herein the Dreamer's pen doth draw The semblance of the dance he saw And joined in, and relates how she, Hight Courtesy, essays to be His guide, and gently tells him who Dance there, and all they say and do. ​ |
| VI. | lines 897-1038, Fr. 891-1044 | lines 897-1038, Fr. 891-1044 | 30 |
| | | The Dreamer hear ye now declare What guise the God of Love doth bear. | The Dreamer hear ye now declare What guise the God of Love doth bear. |
| VII. | lines 1039-1268, Fr. 1045-1264 | lines 1039-1268, Fr. 1045-1264 | 35 |
| | | Here tells the Dreamer of Richesse, Who counteth her of high noblesse, But so consumed is she with pride, That all poor men she casts aside, And therefore less beloved by far Than those who sweet and courteous are. | Here tells the Dreamer of Richesse, Who counteth her of high noblesse, But so consumed is she with pride, That all poor men she casts aside, And therefore less beloved by far Than those who sweet and courteous are. |
| VIII. | lines 1269-1306, Fr. 1265-1300 | lines 1269-1306, Fr. 1265-1300 | 42 |
| | | Herein the author’s pen essays To show why Courtesy the praise Deserves of all men; love she spreads Around her wheresoe’er she treads. | Herein the author’s pen essays To show why Courtesy the praise Deserves of all men; love she spreads Around her wheresoe’er she treads. |
| IX. | lines 1307-1334, Fr. 1301-1328 | lines 1307-1334, Fr. 1301-1328 | 43 |
| | | And lastly here is told of Youth, Reckless, naive, and wild forsooth. | And lastly here is told of Youth, Reckless, naive, and wild forsooth. |
| X. | lines 1335-1492, Fr. 1329-1486 | lines 1335-1492, Fr. 1329-1486 | 44 |
| | | The God of Love with care doth watch The Lover’s steps, in hope to catch Him unawares, and so the five Bright arrows through his heart to drive. | The God of Love with care doth watch The Lover’s steps, in hope to catch Him unawares, and so the five Bright arrows through his heart to drive. |
| XI. | lines 1493-1536, Fr. 1487-1538 | lines 1493-1536, Fr. 1487-1538 | 50 |
| | | The author here of fair Narcisse Doth tell the tale, who was, ywis, Drawn on to love his proper shade, Seen in a well, and thereby made His life so wretched, that at last He pined and wasted till he passed To nothingness. His soul doth sit Beside the fount and dream of it. ​ |
| XII. | lines 1537-1750, Fr. 1539-1740 | lines 1537-1750, Fr. 1539-1740 | 51 |
| | | This telleth how Narcissus sighed His soul away in tearful tide Through fond self-love; yet died he not. But lives within this fount, I wot. | This telleth how Narcissus sighed His soul away in tearful tide Through fond self-love; yet died he not. But lives within this fount, I wot. |
| XIII. | lines 1751-1960, Fr. 1741-1950 | lines 1751-1960, Fr. 1741-1950 | 58 |
| | | Herein the Dreamer telleth how He felt the shaft of Cupid’s bow, E’en as he sought his hand to close Around the stem, and snatch the rose, Whose fragrance though his soul had sent Such madness and bewilderment. But this, his fondest hope, denied The God of Love, who him espied. | Herein the Dreamer telleth how He felt the shaft of Cupid’s bow, E’en as he sought his hand to close Around the stem, and snatch the rose, Whose fragrance though his soul had sent Such madness and bewilderment. But this, his fondest hope, denied The God of Love, who him espied. |
| XIV. | lines 1961-2030, Fr. 1951-2028 | lines 1961-2030, Fr. 1951-2028 | 65 |
| | | Herein is told how Love amain The Dreamer claims his prisoner—fain Is he to yield him at command, As liegeman ’neath his master-hand. | Herein is told how Love amain The Dreamer claims his prisoner—fain Is he to yield him at command, As liegeman ’neath his master-hand. |
| XV. | lines 2031-2076, Fr. 2029-2076 | lines 2031-2076, Fr. 2029-2076 | 67 |
| | | From Youth, which had deceived his heart, The Lover tears himself apart, And to the God of Love doth now In homage, as his liegeman, bow. | From Youth, which had deceived his heart, The Lover tears himself apart, And to the God of Love doth now In homage, as his liegeman, bow. |
| XVI. | lines 2077-2158, Fr. 2077-2158 | lines 2077-2158, Fr. 2077-2158 | 69 |
| | | This tells how Cupid skilfully The Lover’s heart with golden key Locked in such wise, that though his breast It entered, nought it harmed his vest. ​ | This tells how Cupid skilfully The Lover’s heart with golden key Locked in such wise, that though his breast It entered, nought it harmed his vest. ​ |
| XVII. | lines 2159-2878, Fr. 2159-2852 | lines 2159-2878, Fr. 2159-2852 | 72 |
| | | Herein the God of Love doth teach The Lover, and against the breach Of laws contained in this Romance He warns him, lest he err perchance. | Herein the God of Love doth teach The Lover, and against the breach Of laws contained in this Romance He warns him, lest he err perchance. |
| XVIII. | lines 2879-2902, Fr. 2853-2876 | lines 2879-2902, Fr. 2853-2876 | 95 |
| | | The Lover plains that forth doth go The God, and leaves him lost in woe. | The Lover plains that forth doth go The God, and leaves him lost in woe. |
| XIX. | lines 2903-3053, Fr. 2877-3028 | lines 2903-3053, Fr. 2877-3028 | 96 |
| | | Fair-Welcome here the Lover learneth How that for which his spirit yearneth May be attained, and courteously Leads where he sorely longs to be. | Fair-Welcome here the Lover learneth How that for which his spirit yearneth May be attained, and courteously Leads where he sorely longs to be. |
| XX. | lines 3054-3064, Fr. 3029-3040 | lines 3054-3064, Fr. 3029-3040 | 101 |
| | | This tells how Danger, filled with ire, Expels, with ignominy dire, The Lover, and Fair-Welcome eke, Whose grief no words e’er framed could speak. | This tells how Danger, filled with ire, Expels, with ignominy dire, The Lover, and Fair-Welcome eke, Whose grief no words e’er framed could speak. |
| XXI. | lines 3065-3096, Fr. 3041-3072 | lines 3065-3096, Fr. 3041-3072 | 102 |
| | | Danger, fell guardian of the Rose, The Lover drives from out the close. Upon his neck a club he bare. As he a thief or madman were. | Danger, fell guardian of the Rose, The Lover drives from out the close. Upon his neck a club he bare. As he a thief or madman were. |
| XXII. | lines 3097-3204, Fr. 3073-3178 | lines 3097-3204, Fr. 3073-3178 | 103 |
| | | How Reason, well-beloved of God, The Lover warns that he hath trod The path of folly, when above His reason, madly set he love. ​ | How Reason, well-beloved of God, The Lover warns that he hath trod The path of folly, when above His reason, madly set he love. ​ |
| XXIII. | lines 3205-3242, Fr. 3197-3218 | lines 3205-3242, Fr. 3197-3218 | 106 |
| | | Herein the Lover makes reply To Reason, who would Love decry. | Herein the Lover makes reply To Reason, who would Love decry. |
| XXIV. | lines 3243-3260, Fr. 3219-3236 | lines 3243-3260, Fr. 3219-3236 | 108 |
| | | Counselled by Love, the Lover makes Confession to his friend, and takes Thereby great comfort, seen that he The case aredeth skilfully. | Counselled by Love, the Lover makes Confession to his friend, and takes Thereby great comfort, seen that he The case aredeth skilfully. |
| XXV. | lines 3261-3288, Fr. 3237-3264 | lines 3261-3288, Fr. 3237-3264 | 108 |
| | | The Friend’s soft gentle words allay The Lover’s fears, and smooth his way. | The Friend’s soft gentle words allay The Lover’s fears, and smooth his way. |
| XXVI. | lines 3289-3388, Fr. 3265-3363 | lines 3289-3388, Fr. 3265-3363 | 109 |
| | | The Lover loud to Danger cries For mercy, and with flattery plies His rugged soul, till thus he gains The boon wherefor he spends his pains. | The Lover loud to Danger cries For mercy, and with flattery plies His rugged soul, till thus he gains The boon wherefor he spends his pains. |
| XXVII. | lines 3389-3496, Fr. 3365-3474 | lines 3389-3496, Fr. 3365-3474 | 113 |
| | | This tells how Pity and Franchise went Together, fraught with good intent, To seek out Danger, and relate The Lover's woebegone estate. | This tells how Pity and Franchise went Together, fraught with good intent, To seek out Danger, and relate The Lover's woebegone estate. |
| XXVIII. | lines 3497-3622, Fr. 3475-3596 | lines 3497-3622, Fr. 3475-3596 | 117 |
| | | Fair-Welcome here the Lover brings, With many sweet-voiced welcomings, Within the cincture whence the Rose, Across the air its fragrance throws. | Fair-Welcome here the Lover brings, With many sweet-voiced welcomings, Within the cincture whence the Rose, Across the air its fragrance throws. |
| XXIX. | lines 3623-3688, Fr. 3597-3662 | lines 3623-3688, Fr. 3597-3662 | 121 |
| | | Queen Venus’ ardent torch doth fire The Lover’s bosom with desire So fervid, that he dares the Rose To kiss, in faith 'twill heal his woes. ​ | Queen Venus’ ardent torch doth fire The Lover’s bosom with desire So fervid, that he dares the Rose To kiss, in faith 'twill heal his woes. ​ |
| XXX. | lines 3689-3830, Fr. 3663-3800 | lines 3689-3830, Fr. 3663-3800 | 124 |
| | | Here green-eyed Jealousy doth scold Fair-Welcome for the falsehoods told By Evil-Tongue against him, he Loves to load men with calumny. | Here green-eyed Jealousy doth scold Fair-Welcome for the falsehoods told By Evil-Tongue against him, he Loves to load men with calumny. |
| XXXI. | lines 3831-3972, Fr. 3801-3932 | lines 3831-3972, Fr. 3801-3932 | 129 |
| | | Herein ’tis told how Fear and Shame, In deep concern, to Danger came, Demanding wherefore spared he blows ‘Gainst those who dared approach the Rose. | Herein ’tis told how Fear and Shame, In deep concern, to Danger came, Demanding wherefore spared he blows ‘Gainst those who dared approach the Rose. |
| XXXII. | lines 3973-4314, Fr. 3933-4282 | lines 3973-4314, Fr. 3933-4282 | 134 |
| | | This tells how Jealousy, by spite Urged on, a towering prison dight Amidst the precinct, wherein she Immured Fair-Welcome, for that he Had let the Lover’s lips once press The Rose, through courteous kindliness. | This tells how Jealousy, by spite Urged on, a towering prison dight Amidst the precinct, wherein she Immured Fair-Welcome, for that he Had let the Lover’s lips once press The Rose, through courteous kindliness. |
| XXXIII. | lines 4315-4496, Fr. 4283-4450 | lines 4315-4496, Fr. 4283-4450 | 145 |
| | | Dan William Lorris when he died, Had written nothing more beside The verses thou hast read. But when A forty years had flitted, then John Clopinel the end did speed— Behold his work, which all may read. | Dan William Lorris when he died, Had written nothing more beside The verses thou hast read. But when A forty years had flitted, then John Clopinel the end did speed— Behold his work, which all may read. |
| XXXIV. | lines 4497-5008, Fr. 4451-4952 | lines 4497-5008, Fr. 4451-4952 | 151 |
| | | Herein we meet again sweet Reason, Who ever, in or out of season, Findeth, before all else, delight For erring men the path to dight. ​ | Herein we meet again sweet Reason, Who ever, in or out of season, Findeth, before all else, delight For erring men the path to dight. ​ |
| XXXV. | lines 5009-5902, Fr. 4953-5838 | lines 5009-5902, Fr. 4953-5838 | 169 |
| | | Herein the needy man doth stand Before his friend, and at his hand Requires that of his goods he give Fair share, that he in ease may live. | Herein the needy man doth stand Before his friend, and at his hand Requires that of his goods he give Fair share, that he in ease may live. |
| XXXVI. | lines 5903-5946, Fr. 5839-5888 | lines 5903-5946, Fr. 5839-5888 | 200 |
| | | Learn how Virginias made his plea To Appius, who corruptedly His fair and well-loved daughter gave To Claudius for his chattel slave. | Learn how Virginias made his plea To Appius, who corruptedly His fair and well-loved daughter gave To Claudius for his chattel slave. |
| XXXVII. | lines 5947-6228, Fr. 5889-6162 | lines 5947-6228, Fr. 5889-6162 | 201 |
| | | This telleth how—the judgment given— Virginius unto madness driven, Strake off his well-loved daughter’s head, Though to her life his life was wed, Preferring rather that his child Should die unstained than live defiled; Then the sad head to Appius sent, Who met his well-earned chastisement. | This telleth how—the judgment given— Virginius unto madness driven, Strake off his well-loved daughter’s head, Though to her life his life was wed, Preferring rather that his child Should die unstained than live defiled; Then the sad head to Appius sent, Who met his well-earned chastisement. |
| XXXVIII. | lines 6229-6518, Fr. 6163-6440 | lines 6229-6518, Fr. 6163-6440 | 211 |
| | | Unto the Lover Reason shows Dame Fortune’s wheel, and how it goes. Pointing that lack of power hath she O’er men, brave, resolute, and free. | Unto the Lover Reason shows Dame Fortune’s wheel, and how it goes. Pointing that lack of power hath she O’er men, brave, resolute, and free. |
| XXXIX. | lines 6519-6576, Fr. 6441-6494 | lines 6519-6576, Fr. 6441-6494 | 221 |
| | | How Emperor Nero, in his mad And cruel unchecked fury, bade In daylight clear, before his eyes, His minions to anatomise His mother living, and the spot Disclose where he was erst begot. ​ | How Emperor Nero, in his mad And cruel unchecked fury, bade In daylight clear, before his eyes, His minions to anatomise His mother living, and the spot Disclose where he was erst begot. ​ |
| XL. | lines 6577-6794, Fr. 6495-6710 | lines 6577-6794, Fr. 6495-6710 | 223 |
| | | How Seneca, that noble man, Succumbed beneath his pupil’s ban; Set in a bath to die was he, By Nero’s savage cruelty. | How Seneca, that noble man, Succumbed beneath his pupil’s ban; Set in a bath to die was he, By Nero’s savage cruelty. |
| XLI. | lines 6795-6884, Fr. 6711-6796 | lines 6795-6884, Fr. 6711-6796 | 230 |
| | | This tells how Nero sought to hide Within a garden, where he died, Self-slain. Thus, coward-like, life’s stage He fled, nor dared the people’s rage. | This tells how Nero sought to hide Within a garden, where he died, Self-slain. Thus, coward-like, life’s stage He fled, nor dared the people’s rage. |
| XLII. | lines 6885-7606, Fr. 6797-7526 | lines 6885-7606, Fr. 6797-7526 | 233 |
| | | This tells how Phanie to the king Gave warning that his pride would bring Him shameful death. The dream but sung His knell, when he on gallows hung. | This tells how Phanie to the king Gave warning that his pride would bring Him shameful death. The dream but sung His knell, when he on gallows hung. |
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THE ROMANCE of the ROSE by W LORRIS
& J CLOPINEL ENGLISHED by F S ELLIS VOL TWO
MDCCCC • PUBLISHED • BY • J • M • DENT AND • CO : ALDINE HOUSE • LONDON • W • C
THE TEMPLE CLASSICS
THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
Englished and Edited by
F. S. ELLIS
TABLE OF CHAPTERS
| chap. | | | page |
| | Summary of Chapters in Volume II | Summary of Chapters in Volume II | v |
| XLIII. | lines 7607-8184, Fr. 7527-8096 | lines 7607-8184, Fr. 7527-8096 | 1 |
| | | Herein is told how Reason left The ’wildered Lover all bereft Of comfort, but straightway a Friend He finds, whose words his woes amend. | Herein is told how Reason left The ’wildered Lover all bereft Of comfort, but straightway a Friend He finds, whose words his woes amend. |
| XLIV. | lines 8185-8358, Fr. 8097-8266 | lines 8185-8358, Fr. 8097-8266 | 21 |
| | | Herein the Lover tells how he Misdoubts his triple enemy, But hopeth still beneath the brand To bring them of stern Justice’ hand. | Herein the Lover tells how he Misdoubts his triple enemy, But hopeth still beneath the brand To bring them of stern Justice’ hand. |
| XLV. | lines 8359-8466, Fr. 8267-8374 | lines 8359-8466, Fr. 8267-8374 | 27 |
| | | How Poverty doth make her plea To Dame Richesse most ruefully, Who listeth not her piteous word, But turns away as nought she heard. | How Poverty doth make her plea To Dame Richesse most ruefully, Who listeth not her piteous word, But turns away as nought she heard. |
| XLVI. | lines 8467-8810, Fr. 8375-8712 | lines 8467-8810, Fr. 8375-8712 | 30 |
| | | The Friend the Lover doth remind That one man only did he find Faithful in poverty, but he Gave all he had, unstintingly. | The Friend the Lover doth remind That one man only did he find Faithful in poverty, but he Gave all he had, unstintingly. |
| XLVII. | lines 8811-8866, Fr. 8713-8772 | lines 8811-8866, Fr. 8713-8772 | 41 |
| | | This telleth how in days gone by Earth’s children had no treasury Or store of goods, but everything Was common, free of prince or king. ​ | This telleth how in days gone by Earth’s children had no treasury Or store of goods, but everything Was common, free of prince or king. ​ |
| XLVIII. | lines 8867-8938, Fr. 8773-8848 | lines 8867-8938, Fr. 8773-8848 | 43 |
| | | This notes how ill-bred men will cry “Out” on their wives through jealousy, Calling them names I scarce dare tell, As minx, jade, harlot, Jezebel. | This notes how ill-bred men will cry “Out” on their wives through jealousy, Calling them names I scarce dare tell, As minx, jade, harlot, Jezebel. |
| XLIX. | lines 8939-9056, Fr. 8849-8967 | lines 8939-9056, Fr. 8849-8967 | 45 |
| | | The jealous husband scolds his wife, Remonstrates, blames her course of life, And setteth forth his dire distress At that he calls her wantonness. | The jealous husband scolds his wife, Remonstrates, blames her course of life, And setteth forth his dire distress At that he calls her wantonness. |
| L. | lines 9057-9404, Fr. 8968-9307 | lines 9057-9404, Fr. 8968-9307 | 49 |
| | | How chaste Lucrece, through wrath she bare At heart, her noble bosom tare With murderous knife, and death did win In face of husband, sire, and kin. | How chaste Lucrece, through wrath she bare At heart, her noble bosom tare With murderous knife, and death did win In face of husband, sire, and kin. |
| LI. | lines 9405-9818, Fr. 9308-9696 | lines 9405-9818, Fr. 9308-9696 | 61 |
| | | Beauty and Ugliness assail Fair Chastity with such avail, That they subject her to their dame, Who loves to put chaste maids to shame. | Beauty and Ugliness assail Fair Chastity with such avail, That they subject her to their dame, Who loves to put chaste maids to shame. |
| LII. | lines 9819-9960, Fr. 9697-9842 | lines 9819-9960, Fr. 9697-9842 | 74 |
| | | The jealous husband, all a-heat, From scolding next proceeds to beat His wretched wife, and robe and hair Doth in his rage from off her tear. | The jealous husband, all a-heat, From scolding next proceeds to beat His wretched wife, and robe and hair Doth in his rage from off her tear. |
| LIII. | lines 9961-10060, Fr. 9843-9948 | lines 9961-10060, Fr. 9843-9948 | 79 |
| | | How Jason erstwhile ploughed the sea To seek the gold-fleece bravery, And by the folk, where’er he went, Was seen with fear and wonderment. ​ | How Jason erstwhile ploughed the sea To seek the gold-fleece bravery, And by the folk, where’er he went, Was seen with fear and wonderment. ​ |
| LIV. | lines 10061-10464, Fr. 9949-10358 | lines 10061-10464, Fr. 9949-10358 | 82 |
| | | Herein behold the manner how Men first agreed their necks to bow Beneath a king, and how he sware The sceptre loyally to bear. | Herein behold the manner how Men first agreed their necks to bow Beneath a king, and how he sware The sceptre loyally to bear. |
| LV. | lines 10465-10504, Fr. 10359-10398 | lines 10465-10504, Fr. 10359-10398 | 95 |
| | | The Lover makes no more delay, But leaves his friend, and seeks the way To where Fair-Welcome lies, for fain Is he to find him once again. | The Lover makes no more delay, But leaves his friend, and seeks the way To where Fair-Welcome lies, for fain Is he to find him once again. |
| LVI. | lines 10505-10768, Fr. 10399-10662 | lines 10505-10768, Fr. 10399-10662 | 97 |
| | | The Lover findeth Dame Richesse, Who guards the path with carefulness By which the fortress may be ta’en Of those who scatter golden grain. | The Lover findeth Dame Richesse, Who guards the path with carefulness By which the fortress may be ta’en Of those who scatter golden grain. |
| LVII. | lines 10769-10872, Fr. 10663-10764 | lines 10769-10872, Fr. 10663-10764 | 106 |
| | | With will to ease the Lover’s grief, Appeared to him his mighty chief, The God of Love, who pardoned him That he awhile had deigned to trim His ear to Reason, and, quoth he, Unreason shalt thou henceforth be. | With will to ease the Lover’s grief, Appeared to him his mighty chief, The God of Love, who pardoned him That he awhile had deigned to trim His ear to Reason, and, quoth he, Unreason shalt thou henceforth be. |
| LVIII. | lines 10873-10914, Fr. 10765-10806 | lines 10873-10914, Fr. 10765-10806 | 109 |
| | | Repeats the Lover, word for word, The lesson he from Cupid heard. | Repeats the Lover, word for word, The lesson he from Cupid heard. |
| LIX. | lines 10915-10970, Fr. 10807-10864 | lines 10915-10970, Fr. 10807-10864 | 112 |
| | | Herein his barons, one and all, Doth Love to stalwart battle call By letter, which an envoy takes, Who no account of danger makes. ​ | Herein his barons, one and all, Doth Love to stalwart battle call By letter, which an envoy takes, Who no account of danger makes. ​ |
| LX. | lines 10971-11412, Fr. 10865-11312 | lines 10971-11412, Fr. 10865-11312 | 114 |
| | | To all the host doth Love explain His purpose to assault and gain The castle, and Fair-Welcome free From out his bonds and slavery. | To all the host doth Love explain His purpose to assault and gain The castle, and Fair-Welcome free From out his bonds and slavery. |
| LXI. | lines 11413-11686, Fr. 11313-11576 | lines 11413-11686, Fr. 11313-11576 | 128 |
| | | Herein the God of Love retains False-Seeming as his man, and gains Applause thereby, the host doth ring With shouts to crown him Ribalds’ King. | Herein the God of Love retains False-Seeming as his man, and gains Applause thereby, the host doth ring With shouts to crown him Ribalds’ King. |
| LXII. | lines 11687-12084, Fr. 11577-11984 | lines 11687-12084, Fr. 11577-11984 | 138 |
| | | Learn how False-Seeming, traitor vile, Men’s hearts doth readily beguile, When grey and black he clothes him in, With saintly visage pale and thin. | Learn how False-Seeming, traitor vile, Men’s hearts doth readily beguile, When grey and black he clothes him in, With saintly visage pale and thin. |
| LXIII. | lines 12085-12696, Fr. 11985-12592 | lines 12085-12696, Fr. 11985-12592 | 151 |
| | | False-Seeming doth the case relate Of mendicants and their estate. | False-Seeming doth the case relate Of mendicants and their estate. |
| LXIV. | lines 12697-12766, Fr. 12593-12666 | lines 12697-12766, Fr. 12593-12666 | 172 |
| | | False-Seeming as a pilgrim goes, Disguised, to Evil-Tongue; and shows Constrainèd-Abstinence likewise Herself to him in saintly guise. | False-Seeming as a pilgrim goes, Disguised, to Evil-Tongue; and shows Constrainèd-Abstinence likewise Herself to him in saintly guise. |
| LXV. | lines 12767-12846, Fr. 12667-12746 | lines 12767-12846, Fr. 12667-12746 | 174 |
| | | False-Seeming, linked with Abstinence, To aid the Lover makes pretence Of guesting with foul Evil-Tongue, Whose lash hath many a good man stung. ​ | False-Seeming, linked with Abstinence, To aid the Lover makes pretence Of guesting with foul Evil-Tongue, Whose lash hath many a good man stung. ​ |
| LXVI. | lines 12847-12952, Fr. 12747-12846 | lines 12847-12952, Fr. 12747-12846 | 177 |
| | | The Dreamer hear ye now declare What guise the God of Love doth bear. | The Dreamer hear ye now declare What guise the God of Love doth bear. |
| LXVII. | lines 12953-13042, Fr. 12847-12932 | lines 12953-13042, Fr. 12847-12932 | 181 |
| | | False-Seeming lightly giveth mate To Evil-Tongue, with well-filed prate. | False-Seeming lightly giveth mate To Evil-Tongue, with well-filed prate. |
| LXVIII. | lines 13043-13066, Fr. 12933-12956 | lines 13043-13066, Fr. 12933-12956 | 184 |
| | | How by a razor—not a sword— Met Evil-Tongue his just reward, Therewith False-Seeming cut his tongue From out his mouth—his knell was rung. | How by a razor—not a sword— Met Evil-Tongue his just reward, Therewith False-Seeming cut his tongue From out his mouth—his knell was rung. |
| LXIX. | lines 13067-13270, Fr. 12957-13164 | lines 13067-13270, Fr. 12957-13164 | 185 |
| | | False-Seeming, who to lovers shows Sweet comfort, with his leman goes Across the threshold, with him he Doth Largess lead and Courtesy. | False-Seeming, who to lovers shows Sweet comfort, with his leman goes Across the threshold, with him he Doth Largess lead and Courtesy. |
| LXX. | lines 13271-13416, Fr. 13165-13310 | lines 13271-13416, Fr. 13165-13310 | 192 |
| | | The crone, desirous to console Fair-Welcome’s grief and bitter dole, The Lover’s story doth relate, Who is for him disconsolate. | The crone, desirous to console Fair-Welcome’s grief and bitter dole, The Lover’s story doth relate, Who is for him disconsolate. |
| LXXI. | lines 13417-13714, Fr. 13311-13598 | lines 13417-13714, Fr. 13311-13598 | 197 |
| | | Induced by what the hag bath said, Fair-Welcome setteth on his head The garland, and doth take therein A pledge to sell his very skin. ​ | Induced by what the hag bath said, Fair-Welcome setteth on his head The garland, and doth take therein A pledge to sell his very skin. ​ |
| LXXII. | lines 13715-13876, Fr. 13599-13765 | lines 13715-13876, Fr. 13599-13765 | 207 |
| | | Herein the harridan prepares Fair-Welcome’s mind for love affairs, And shows how evil women may, In love, both go and lead astray. | Herein the harridan prepares Fair-Welcome’s mind for love affairs, And shows how evil women may, In love, both go and lead astray. |
| LXXIII. | lines 13877-14554, Fr. 13766-14444 | lines 13877-14554, Fr. 13766-14444 | 212 |
| | | This tells how Dido, mighty queen Of Carthage, racked with sorrow keen For that great love she suffered through Æneas, with a sword-thrust slew Herself, and how fair Phillis won A cruel death through Demophon. | This tells how Dido, mighty queen Of Carthage, racked with sorrow keen For that great love she suffered through Æneas, with a sword-thrust slew Herself, and how fair Phillis won A cruel death through Demophon. |
| LXXIV. | lines 14555-14652, Fr. 14445-14542 | lines 14555-14652, Fr. 14445-14542 | 234 |
| | | How Vulcan once espied his wife Engaged with Mars in amorous strife, When cunningly he threw a snare Around the fond but guilty pair. | How Vulcan once espied his wife Engaged with Mars in amorous strife, When cunningly he threw a snare Around the fond but guilty pair. |
| LXXV. | lines 14653-15408, Fr. 14543-15307 | lines 14653-15408, Fr. 14543-15307 | 237 |
| | | Herein example may you see Of Nature’s power and subtlety. | Herein example may you see Of Nature’s power and subtlety. |
END OF VOL. II
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THE ROMANCE of the ROSE by W LORRIS
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TABLE OF CHAPTERS
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| | Summary of Chapters in Volume III | Summary of Chapters in Volume III | v |
| LXXVI. | lines 15409-15480, Fr. 15308-15378 | lines 15409-15480, Fr. 15308-15378 | 1 |
| | | Herein doth the Duenna teach The Lover means by which to reach His end, and, whispering, doth relate How he may pass the postern gate. And good her lesson proved to be, For soon he entered secretly. | Herein doth the Duenna teach The Lover means by which to reach His end, and, whispering, doth relate How he may pass the postern gate. And good her lesson proved to be, For soon he entered secretly. |
| LXXVII. | lines 15481-15530, Fr. 15429-15558 | lines 15481-15530, Fr. 15429-15558 | 3 |
| | | How in the fastness of the tower The Lover gains Fair-Welcome’s bower, Who offers his desire to speed. False-Seeming ’twas who helped his need. | How in the fastness of the tower The Lover gains Fair-Welcome’s bower, Who offers his desire to speed. False-Seeming ’twas who helped his need. |
| LXXVIII. | lines 15531-15656, Fr. 15429-15558 | lines 15531-15656, Fr. 15429-15558 | 5 |
| | | How the fond Lover’s hope to gain The Rose, through Danger fell, proved vain, For soon as his attempt he spied, With fearsome shout the monster cried. | How the fond Lover’s hope to gain The Rose, through Danger fell, proved vain, For soon as his attempt he spied, With fearsome shout the monster cried. |
| LXXIX. | lines 15657-15794, Fr. 15559-15698 | lines 15657-15794, Fr. 15559-15698 | 9 |
| | | This tells how Danger, Fear, and Shame In force against the Lover came And beat him, till for mercy he Begged, with profound humility. ​ | This tells how Danger, Fear, and Shame In force against the Lover came And beat him, till for mercy he Begged, with profound humility. ​ |
| LXXX. | lines 15795-15854, Fr. 15699-15758 | lines 15795-15854, Fr. 15699-15758 | 14 |
| | | How all the Barons of the host Together run, for fear that lost May be their friend, who cruelly Is beaten by the guardians three. | How all the Barons of the host Together run, for fear that lost May be their friend, who cruelly Is beaten by the guardians three. |
| LXXXI. | lines 15855-15882, Fr. 15759-15786 | lines 15855-15882, Fr. 15759-15786 | 16 |
| | | Herein the Author doth disown, To save his honour and renown, Unseemly words, and prays that he May not be taken wrongfully. | Herein the Author doth disown, To save his honour and renown, Unseemly words, and prays that he May not be taken wrongfully. |
| LXXXII. | lines 15883-15918, Fr. 15787—15824 | lines 15883-15918, Fr. 15787—15824 | 17 |
| | | The Author prays that his intent Be kindly ta’en—no harm is meant. | The Author prays that his intent Be kindly ta’en—no harm is meant. |
| LXXXIII. | lines 15919-16030, Fr. 15825-15934 | lines 15919-16030, Fr. 15825-15934 | 18 |
| | | The Author trusts that not askance Will ladies view this fair Romance. | The Author trusts that not askance Will ladies view this fair Romance. |
| LXXXIV. | lines 16031-16244, Fr. 15935-16146 | lines 16031-16244, Fr. 15935-16146 | 22 |
| | | Here doth the Author turn again Unto his tale, and tells amain How Dame Franchise with Danger sought To combat, but all vainly fought. ​ | Here doth the Author turn again Unto his tale, and tells amain How Dame Franchise with Danger sought To combat, but all vainly fought. ​ |
| LXXXV. | lines 16245-16342, Fr. 16147-16247 | lines 16245-16342, Fr. 16147-16247 | 29 |
| | | This tells how Hide-Well overcame In well-fought field the recreant Shame. And Fear and Courage in like way Show forth their skill in weapon-play, | This tells how Hide-Well overcame In well-fought field the recreant Shame. And Fear and Courage in like way Show forth their skill in weapon-play, |
| LXXXVI. | lines 16343-16396, Fr. 16248-16302 | lines 16343-16396, Fr. 16248-16302 | 33 |
| | | This tells how Fear ’gainst Surety fought, And each the other’s ruin sought, While many a champion interwove Fierce combat, and for mastery strove. | This tells how Fear ’gainst Surety fought, And each the other’s ruin sought, While many a champion interwove Fierce combat, and for mastery strove. |
| LXXXVII. | lines 16397-16440, Fr. 16303-16346 | lines 16397-16440, Fr. 16303-16346 | 34 |
| | | This tells how messengers, by Love, Are sent Queen Venus’ heart to move, In such wise that she condescend Her help to Cupid’s host to lend. | This tells how messengers, by Love, Are sent Queen Venus’ heart to move, In such wise that she condescend Her help to Cupid’s host to lend. |
| LXXXVIII. | lines 16441-16522, Fr. 16347-16430 | lines 16441-16522, Fr. 16347-16430 | 36 |
| | | Venus, possessed with boding fear, Doth counsel her Adonis dear, That he in nowise should pursue Fierce beasts, lest she his death may rue. | Venus, possessed with boding fear, Doth counsel her Adonis dear, That he in nowise should pursue Fierce beasts, lest she his death may rue. |
| LXXXIX. | lines 16523-16546, Fr. 16431-16456 | lines 16523-16546, Fr. 16431-16456 | 39 |
| | | How eight young doves the glorious car Of Venus bore to where afar Her son’s great hosting was arrayed, And how she brought him speedy aid. ​ | How eight young doves the glorious car Of Venus bore to where afar Her son’s great hosting was arrayed, And how she brought him speedy aid. ​ |
| XC. | lines 16547-16640, Fr. 16457-16552 | lines 16547-16640, Fr. 16457-16552 | 40 |
| | | The host, with will the fort to take, Against it fierce assault doth make, Yet hath the god but small success, Though fight his troops with hardiness, For those within resistance stout Make to assailants from without. | The host, with will the fort to take, Against it fierce assault doth make, Yet hath the god but small success, Though fight his troops with hardiness, For those within resistance stout Make to assailants from without. |
| XCI. | lines 16641-16954, Fr. 16553-16850 | lines 16641-16954, Fr. 16553-16850 | 43 |
| | | How Nature’s stithy doth supply Earth’s sons and daughters constantly, For fear the race of men were spent, If she thereof proved negligent. | How Nature’s stithy doth supply Earth’s sons and daughters constantly, For fear the race of men were spent, If she thereof proved negligent. |
| XCII. | lines 16955-17072, Fr. 16851-16954 | lines 16955-17072, Fr. 16851-16954 | 53 |
| | | How Zeuxis, famed of old, did try To paint fair Nature perfectly; And on his glorious task intent Great care and labour freely spent. | How Zeuxis, famed of old, did try To paint fair Nature perfectly; And on his glorious task intent Great care and labour freely spent. |
| XCIII. | lines 17073-17186, Fr. 16955-17062 | lines 17073-17186, Fr. 16955-17062 | 57 |
| | | This tells how Nature, Goddess sweet, Knelt low at her confessor’s feet; Who gently hade her calm her fears. Comfort her heart, and dry her tears. | This tells how Nature, Goddess sweet, Knelt low at her confessor’s feet; Who gently hade her calm her fears. Comfort her heart, and dry her tears. |
| XCIV. | lines 17187-17348, Fr. 17063-17220 | lines 17187-17348, Fr. 17063-17220 | 61 |
| | | Herein much labour have I spent With honest purpose and intent, Of showing forth to every man How to defend him from the ban Of taking such a mate as may His goods despoil and life betray. ​ | Herein much labour have I spent With honest purpose and intent, Of showing forth to every man How to defend him from the ban Of taking such a mate as may His goods despoil and life betray. ​ |
| XCV. | lines 17349-17542, Fr. 17221-17412 | lines 17349-17542, Fr. 17221-17412 | 67 |
| | | The husband lets the cord around His neck be by his folly bound, Telling his secret to his wife— Her soul she loses—he his life. | The husband lets the cord around His neck be by his folly bound, Telling his secret to his wife— Her soul she loses—he his life. |
| XCVI. | lines 17543-17846, Fr. 17413-17724 | lines 17543-17846, Fr. 17413-17724 | 73 |
| | | Here note you how, with loving care, Nature doth in confession fare. | Here note you how, with loving care, Nature doth in confession fare. |
| XCVII. | lines 17847-18410, Fr. 17725-18300 | lines 17847-18410, Fr. 17725-18300 | 83 |
| | | Nature relates what griefs and cares She for the sake of mankind bears. | Nature relates what griefs and cares She for the sake of mankind bears. |
| XCVIII. | lines 18411-19420, Fr. 18301-19296 | lines 18411-19420, Fr. 18301-19296 | 100 |
| | | How Themis to Deucalion gave Such counsel, as would surely save The human race, if only he With Pyrrha wrought discerningly. | How Themis to Deucalion gave Such counsel, as would surely save The human race, if only he With Pyrrha wrought discerningly. |
| XCIX. | lines 19421-20166, Fr. 19297—20028 | lines 19421-20166, Fr. 19297—20028 | 133 |
| | | Here Nature brings before our eyes The source whence only can arise Nobility, and so displays Its modes and manners, works and ways. | Here Nature brings before our eyes The source whence only can arise Nobility, and so displays Its modes and manners, works and ways. |
| C. | lines 20167-20278, Fr. 20029-20136 | lines 20167-20278, Fr. 20029-20136 | 156 |
| | | Herein is told how Nature sends Genius to Cupid and his friends, That he their courage may excite With unabated zeal to fight. | Herein is told how Nature sends Genius to Cupid and his friends, That he their courage may excite With unabated zeal to fight. |
| CI. | lines 20279-20346, Fr. 20137-20206 | lines 20279-20346, Fr. 20137-20206 | 160 |
| | | This tells how Lady Nature went To work—as on much labour bent— Within her forge straightway, for she Loves to do all things thoroughly. ​Page:Romance of the Rose (Ellis), volume 3.pdf/276 | This tells how Lady Nature went To work—as on much labour bent— Within her forge straightway, for she Loves to do all things thoroughly. ​Page:Romance of the Rose (Ellis), volume 3.pdf/276 |
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