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Title The Romance of the Rose, Vol. III
Author W Lorris and J Clopinel
Translator F. S. Ellis
Editor F. S. Ellis
Year 1900
Publisher J. M. Dent & Co.
Location London
Source pdf
Progress To be proofread
Transclusion Index not transcluded or unreviewed
Volumes Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3

TABLE OF CHAPTERS

chap. page
Summary of Chapters in Volume III v
LXXVI. lines 15409-15480, Fr. 15308-15378 1

Herein doth the Duenna teach
The Lover means by which to reach
His end, and, whispering, doth relate
How he may pass the postern gate.
And good her lesson proved to be,
For soon he entered secretly.

LXXVII. lines 15481-15530, Fr. 15429-15558 3

How in the fastness of the tower
The Lover gains Fair-Welcome’s bower,
Who offers his desire to speed.
False-Seeming ’twas who helped his need.

LXXVIII. lines 15531-15656, Fr. 15429-15558 5

How the fond Lover’s hope to gain
The Rose, through Danger fell, proved vain,
For soon as his attempt he spied,
With fearsome shout the monster cried.

LXXIX. lines 15657-15794, Fr. 15559-15698 9

This tells how Danger, Fear, and Shame
In force against the Lover came
And beat him, till for mercy he
Begged, with profound humility.

LXXX. lines 15795-15854, Fr. 15699-15758 14

How all the Barons of the host
Together run, for fear that lost
May be their friend, who cruelly
Is beaten by the guardians three.

LXXXI. lines 15855-15882, Fr. 15759-15786 16

Herein the Author doth disown,
To save his honour and renown,
Unseemly words, and prays that he
May not be taken wrongfully.

LXXXII. lines 15883-15918, Fr. 15787—15824 17

The Author prays that his intent
Be kindly ta’en—no harm is meant.

LXXXIII. lines 15919-16030, Fr. 15825-15934 18

The Author trusts that not askance
Will ladies view this fair Romance.

LXXXIV. lines 16031-16244, Fr. 15935-16146 22

Here doth the Author turn again
Unto his tale, and tells amain
How Dame Franchise with Danger sought
To combat, but all vainly fought.

LXXXV. lines 16245-16342, Fr. 16147-16247 29

This tells how Hide-Well overcame
In well-fought field the recreant Shame.
And Fear and Courage in like way
Show forth their skill in weapon-play,

LXXXVI. lines 16343-16396, Fr. 16248-16302 33

This tells how Fear ’gainst Surety fought,
And each the other’s ruin sought,
While many a champion interwove
Fierce combat, and for mastery strove.

LXXXVII. lines 16397-16440, Fr. 16303-16346 34

This tells how messengers, by Love,
Are sent Queen Venus’ heart to move,
In such wise that she condescend
Her help to Cupid’s host to lend.

LXXXVIII. lines 16441-16522, Fr. 16347-16430 36

Venus, possessed with boding fear,
Doth counsel her Adonis dear,
That he in nowise should pursue
Fierce beasts, lest she his death may rue.

LXXXIX. lines 16523-16546, Fr. 16431-16456 39

How eight young doves the glorious car
Of Venus bore to where afar
Her son’s great hosting was arrayed,
And how she brought him speedy aid.

XC. lines 16547-16640, Fr. 16457-16552 40

The host, with will the fort to take,
Against it fierce assault doth make,
Yet hath the god but small success,
Though fight his troops with hardiness,
For those within resistance stout
Make to assailants from without.

XCI. lines 16641-16954, Fr. 16553-16850 43

How Nature’s stithy doth supply
Earth’s sons and daughters constantly,
For fear the race of men were spent,
If she thereof proved negligent.

XCII. lines 16955-17072, Fr. 16851-16954 53

How Zeuxis, famed of old, did try
To paint fair Nature perfectly;
And on his glorious task intent
Great care and labour freely spent.

XCIII. lines 17073-17186, Fr. 16955-17062 57

This tells how Nature, Goddess sweet,
Knelt low at her confessor’s feet;
Who gently hade her calm her fears.
Comfort her heart, and dry her tears.

XCIV. lines 17187-17348, Fr. 17063-17220 61

Herein much labour have I spent
With honest purpose and intent,
Of showing forth to every man
How to defend him from the ban
Of taking such a mate as may
His goods despoil and life betray.

XCV. lines 17349-17542, Fr. 17221-17412 67

The husband lets the cord around
His neck be by his folly bound,
Telling his secret to his wife—
Her soul she loses—he his life.

XCVI. lines 17543-17846, Fr. 17413-17724 73

Here note you how, with loving care,
Nature doth in confession fare.

XCVII. lines 17847-18410, Fr. 17725-18300 83

Nature relates what griefs and cares
She for the sake of mankind bears.

XCVIII. lines 18411-19420, Fr. 18301-19296 100

How Themis to Deucalion gave
Such counsel, as would surely save
The human race, if only he
With Pyrrha wrought discerningly.

XCIX. lines 19421-20166, Fr. 19297—20028 133

Here Nature brings before our eyes
The source whence only can arise
Nobility, and so displays
Its modes and manners, works and ways.

C. lines 20167-20278, Fr. 20029-20136 156

Herein is told how Nature sends
Genius to Cupid and his friends,
That he their courage may excite
With unabated zeal to fight.

CI. lines 20279-20346, Fr. 20137-20206 160

This tells how Lady Nature went
To work—as on much labour bent—
Within her forge straightway, for she
Loves to do all things thoroughly.

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