XXXIII.

And soon her story wondrous strange was told, Beltrán’s devoted frenzy, harmless all, And how the Basque barqueras, even though bold And criminal his passion, seemed to fall From Heaven to her relief. From Vascon tall, Salustian’s servitor, doth Nial here Take well-trained steed, then lift her wrapt in shawl; And, homeward wending, Heaven received a tear Of gratitude for her who now was doubly dear.