Where in a dongeon[202] deepe huge numbers[203] lay
Of caytiue wretched thrals, that wayled night and day.
A ruefull sight, as could be seene with eie; xlvi
Of whom he learned had in secret wise
The hidden cause of their captiuitie,
How mortgaging their liues to Couetise,
Through wastfull Pride, and wanton Riotise,
They were by law of that proud Tyrannesse
Prouokt with Wrath, and Enuies false surmise,
Condemned to that Dongeon mercilesse,