"—And what of the clandestine visits paid,

Nocturnal passage in and out the house

With its lord absent? 'T is alleged you climbed" ...

"—Flew on a broomstick to the man i' the moon!

Who witnessed or will testify this trash?"

"—The trusty servant, Margherita's self,

Even she who brought you letters, you confess,

And, you confess, took letters in reply:

Forget not we have knowledge of the facts!"

"—Sirs, who have knowledge of the facts, defray