That scarcely once his person felt her touch;

She stopt not there, but even freely chose

To take from off his feet, both shoes and hose

What, say you:—With her hands did Constance this?

Pray tell me what you see therein amiss?

I wish sincerely I could do the same,

With one for whom I feel a tender flame.

BETWEEN the clothes in haste Camillus flew,

Without inviting Constance to pursue.

She thought at first he meant to try her love;