That he desirde to end his wretched dayes:
So much the dart of sinfull guilt the soule dismayes.
XXII
But wise Speranza gave him comfort sweet,
And taught him how to take assured hold
Upon her silver anchor, as was meet;
Else had his sinnes so great and manifold
Made him forget all that Fidelia told.
In this distressed doubtfull agonie,