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He to Italia's fields his labours vowed.
On the rough rock 'twixt Tiber's, Arno's, plain, 106
From Christ received he the last seal's impress,
Which he two years did in his limbs sustain.
When it pleased Him, Who chose him thus to bless, 109
To lead him up the high reward to share
Which he had merited by lowliness,
Then to his brothers, each as rightful heir, 112
He gave in charge his lady-love most dear,
And bade them love her with a steadfast care;
And from her breast that soul so high and clear 115
