of it; and that the fair trees with which it is planted had by him been brought from the land of the Saracens. Passing the gate, at the invitation of Idleness, the Dreamer listens with delight to the many-voiced birds, and is so entranced with the beauty of the place, that he deems forsooth he must have happed upon the Earthly Paradise. His new-found acquaintance tells him, moreover, that the lord of the fair spot is just now present, having come thither to listen to the melody of the birds and enjoy the varied beauties of the garden in company with his friends. He wanders through shady alleys till he comes on a secluded spot where he discovers Mirth surrounded by a merry company.
Cap. IV.
F. 743-96.
C. 743-92.
Cap. IV.
F. 743-96.
C. 743-92.
Cap. V.
F. 797-890.
C. 793-876.
Cap. VI.
F. 891-1044.
C. 877-1032.