9. Novell.

_Juliet of Narbona, cured the King of France of a

dangerous Fistula: in recompence whereof, she requested

to enjoy as her husband in mariage, Bertrand

the Count of Roussillion. He having maried

her against his wil, as utterly despising her, went

to Florence, where he made love to a yong Gentlewoman.

Juliet, by a queint and cunning policy,

compassed the meanes (insted of his chosen friend)

to lye with her owne husband, by whom shee had

two sonnes; which being afterward made knowne

unto the Count, hee accepted her into his favour againe,

and loved her as his loyall and honourable

wife._

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