And Este, who, till Marchesalla died,

(Last of the Adelardi)—never tried

His fortune there: with Marchesalla's child

Would pass—could Blacks and Whites be reconciled,

And young Taurello wed Linguetta—wealth

And sway to a sole grasp. Each treats by stealth

Already: when the Guelfs, the Ravennese

Arrive, assault the Pietro quarter, seize

Linguetta, and are gone! Men's first dismay

Abated somewhat, hurries down, to lay