Canto VI. (after Stanza 24).

Dolour of fell Dislove hath no respect

For fault or for unfault on either part;

If what thou lovest lief thy love reject

Only some sore revenge shall salve the smart.

But say, What profit shall thy love expect,

When she thou lovest hath bestowed her heart?

How shall for others Love himself deny

When Love delights his foll’owers aye to fly?

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