[024] Lorenzo, I commit into your hands

025 The husbandry and manage of my house

Until my lord’s return: for mine own part,

[027] I have toward heaven breathed a secret vow

To live in prayer and contemplation,

Only attended by Nerissa here,

030 Until her husband and my lord’s return:

There is a monastery two miles off;

[032] And there will we abide. I do desire you

Not to deny this imposition;