LXVI.
So speaking, to the natural shape she wore
Before his eyes returned the magic dame;
Nor old Atlantes’ form was needed more,
The good effect obtained for which she came.
To tell you that which was not told before,
Melissa was the sage enchantress’ name:
Who to Rogero now her purpose said,
And told with what design she thither sped:
LXVII.
Dispatched by her, who him in anxious pain
Desires, nor longer can without him be,
With the intent to loose him from the chain
Wherewith he was begirt by sorcery;
And had put on, more credence to obtain,
Atlantes de Carena’s form; but she,
Seeing his health restored, now willed the youth,
Through her should hear and see the very truth.
LXVIII.
“That gentle lady who so loves thee, who
“Were well deserving love upon thy part;
“To whom (unless forgot, thou know’st how true
“The tale) thou debtor for thy freedom art,
“This ring, which can each magic spell undo,
“Sends for thy succour, and would send her heart,
“If with such virtue fraught, her heart could bring
“Thee safety in thy perils, like the ring.
