Those sinners saved, those Magdalens re-made,

Accept their ministration, well bestow

Her body and patiently possess her soul,

Until we see what better can be done.

Last for the husband: if his tale prove true,

Well is he rid of two domestic plagues—

Both wife that ailed, do whatsoever he would,

And friend of hers that undertook the cure.

See, what a double load we lift from breast!

Off he may go, return, resume old life,