And more when he his piteous tale rehearsed.

And calling back to memory her art,

For she in Ind had learned chirurgery,

(Since it appears such studies in that part

Worthy of praise and fame are held to be,

And, as an heirloom, sires to sons impart,

With little aid of books, the mystery,)

Disposed herself to work with simples' juice,

Till she in him should healthier life produce.

And recollects an herb had caught her sight