having done all that he did out of love to so excellent a brother."
As he spoke, the little children came, and the grandfather was never satisfied with embracing and kissing them; and in the midst of the rejoicings Jennariello entered, as a third sharer in them, who after suffering so many storms of fate was now swimming in maccaroni broth. But notwithstanding all the after pleasures that he enjoyed in life, his past dangers never went from his mind, and he was always thinking on the error his brother had committed, and how careful a man ought to be not to fall into the ditch, since
"All human judgement is false and perverse."
If Ciommetella had not quickly caused the magician to appear and throw water on the fire, the spirits of all present would have been exhausted out of pity for Liviella, for their breath already began to grow short; but in the consolation of poor Liviella they all found consolation themselves and were satisfied.
The stories set down in the list for this day being now finished, the Prince called Cicco Antuono and Narduccio, and ordered them to perform their part; then they came forth from a corner of the garden, with
