Asleep, knew nothing that had pass’d,

Instant in utmost grief involved,

He vengeance for himself resolved;

And on that very weapon flew,

Which his too cred’lous fury drew.

Th’ accusers take the woman straight,

And drag to the centumvirate;

Th’ ill-natured world directly built

A strong suspicion of her guilts,

As she th’ estate was to enjoy—