"And she to him prefers the same request, Which erst Adonio to Argia made.
A fool he deemed the woman and possest, Who for a boon so foul and filthy prayed.
Yet ceased she not, though more than thrice represt;
And strove so well Anselmo to persuade, Proffering, for his reward, the palace still, She wrought on him to do her evil will.