Canto

1    10| was hoped before!~Not only failed the dame to repossess, ~
2    15|    succour he applied,~Nor failed its wonted virtue in this
3    19|  alike in either feat.~Nor failed renowned Marphisa's valiant
4    22|  usage fell,~Who there had failed another's spoil to gain,~
5    23|   And why she at the abbey failed the knight,~Who must not
6    23|  cheek the weapon went:~It failed indeed his tempered helm
7    29|   Placed in her mouth; nor failed its virtue now;~For putting
8    42|   side;~Since he again had failed her, there was nought~Wherein
9    46|    and hoped he would have failed~By little and by little,