'Tis then the god of love exerts his art,

To find admittance to the throbbing heart.

PINUCIO and a friend, one stormy night,

The landlord's reached and would in haste alight;

They asked for beds, but were too late they found:

You know, sir, cried the host, we don't abound;

And now the very garrets we have let:

You'd better elsewhere try your wish to get,

And spite of weather, further on pursue

At best, our lodging is unfit for you.