Answer to, and protection from, both these,—

Guido's complaint of guilt against his wife

In the Tribunal of the Governor,

Venturini, also judge of the present cause.

Three suits of all importance plaguing him

Beside a little private enterprise

Of Guido's,—essay at a shorter cut.

For Paolo, knowing the right way at Rome,

Had, even while superintending these three suits

I' the regular way, each at its proper court,