Library of the world's best literature, ancient and modern . d Ezze-lin. But he also met his death pierced by the soldiers sword,which had been raised again v/ith the speed of lightning. Germano sank to the ground. The monk, supported by Ascanio, made a few tottering steps toward his wife, and layinghimself by her side, mouth to mouth, expired. The wedding guests gathered about the husband and gazed upon them for a moment; then knelt upon oneknee, and closed first Antiopes and then Astorres eyes. In thehush^ through the open windows came the sound of revelry. Outof th*. darkness w
Library of the world's best literature, ancient and modern . d Ezze-lin. But he also met his death pierced by the soldiers sword,which had been raised again v/ith the speed of lightning. Germano sank to the ground. The monk, supported by Ascanio, made a few tottering steps toward his wife, and layinghimself by her side, mouth to mouth, expired. The wedding guests gathered about the husband and gazed upon them for a moment; then knelt upon oneknee, and closed first Antiopes and then Astorres eyes. In thehush^ through the open windows came the sound of revelry. Outof th*. darkness was heard the words, ^^ Now slumbers the monkAstorre beside his wife Antiope,^^ and a distant shout of laughter. Dante arose. ^^ I have paid for my place by the fire,^^ he said,*^and will now seek the blessing of sleep. May the God of peacebe with you! ^^ He turned and stepped toward the door, whichthe page had opened„ All eyes followed him, as by the dimlight of a flickering torch he slowly ascended the staircase. Translation of Miss Sarah Holland 9977
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