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XXIII.	lines 3205-3242, Fr. 3197-3218		106
		Herein the Lover makes reply To Reason, who would Love decry.
XXIV.	lines 3243-3260, Fr. 3219-3236		108
		Counselled by Love, the Lover makes Confession to his friend, and takes Thereby great comfort, seen that he The case aredeth skilfully.
XXV.	lines 3261-3288, Fr. 3237-3264		108
		The Friend’s soft gentle words allay The Lover’s fears, and smooth his way.
XXVI.	lines 3289-3388, Fr. 3265-3363		109
		The Lover loud to Danger cries For mercy, and with flattery plies His rugged soul, till thus he gains The boon wherefor he spends his pains.
XXVII.	lines 3389-3496, Fr. 3365-3474		113
		This tells how Pity and Franchise went Together, fraught with good intent, To seek out Danger, and relate The Lover's woebegone estate.
XXVIII.	lines 3497-3622, Fr. 3475-3596		117
		Fair-Welcome here the Lover brings, With many sweet-voiced welcomings, Within the cincture whence the Rose, Across the air its fragrance throws.
XXIX.	lines 3623-3688, Fr. 3597-3662		121
		Queen Venus’ ardent torch doth fire The Lover’s bosom with desire So fervid, that he dares the Rose To kiss, in faith 'twill heal his woes.