At the feet of her who is fairer than all that’s fair.

XXIII

My lady, that did change this house of mine

Into a heaven when that she dwelt therein,

From head to foot an angel’s grace divine

Enwrapped her; pure she was, spotless of sin;

Fair as the moon her countenance, and wise;

Lords of the kind and tender glance, her eyes

With an abounding loveliness did shine.

Then said my heart: Here will I take my rest!