And hood and coat! I have spun wool enough."

Oh what a happy friendly eve was that!

And, next day, about noon, out Pietro went—

He was so happy and would talk so much,

Until Violante pushed and laughed him forth

Sight-seeing in the cold,—"So much to see

I' the churches! Swathe your throat three times!" she cried,

"And, above all, beware the slippery ways,

And bring us all the news by supper-time!"

He came back late, laid by cloak, staff and hat,