Most nobly was he there received in turn.
One trims the lampwick, still, to make it burn.
The prince addressed him; bade him welcome there;
Mint-master nam’d him, treasurer, and mayor.170
Our doctor once again his counsel gave:
“The damsel to this youth for service leave.
United to him, she’ll her health regain;
Love’s fever will subside with absence’ pain.”
The prince bestows the sick one on her mate.
United were the two in solemn state.