Obsequious Naddo strung the master's lute
With the new lute-string, "Elys," named to suit
At a Court of Love a minstrel sings.
The song: he stealthily at watch, the while,
Biting his lip to keep down a great smile
Of pride: then up he struck. Sordello's brain
Swam; for he knew a sometime deed again;
So, could supply each foolish gap and chasm
The minstrel left in his enthusiasm,
Mistaking its true version—was the tale