To whom to conquer in this pass is granted!”
My Master and myself in lonely mood
Still mounting, I considered as I went
How I might gather from his word some good,
And turned to him inquiringly: “What meant
That spirit of Romagna speaking so
Of partnership forbid?” He made reply:
“Of his own worst defect he now doth know
The torment; therefore, do not wonder why
Others he chides to make their penance less.