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the decameron(十日谈)-第48部分

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left widdow of Vetario; who likewise had beene King of the Lombards; a
most beautifull wife and vertuous Lady; but made unfortunate by a
mischance。 The occurrences and estate of the whole Realme; being in an
honourable; quiet and well setled condition; by the discreete care and
providence of the King; a Querrie appertaining to the Queenes Stable
of Horse; being a man but of meane and low quality; though comely of
person; and of equall stature to the King; became immeasurably amorous
of the Queene。 And because his base and servile condition; had
endued him with so much understanding; as to know infallibly; that his
affection was mounted beyond the compasse of conveniencie: wisely he
concealed it to himselfe; not acquainting any one therewith; or daring
so much; as to discover it either by lookes; or any other affectionate
behaviour。
  And although hee lived utterly hopelesse; of ever attaining to his
hearts desires; yet notwithstanding; hee proudly gloried; that his
love had soared so high a pitch; as to be enamoured of a Queene。 And
dayly; as the fury of his flame encreased; so his cariage was farre
above his fellowes and companions; in the performing of all such
serviceable duties; as any way he imagined might content the Queene。
Whereon ensued; that whensoever shee roade abroad to take the ayre;
shee used oftner to mount on the Horse; which this Querrie brought
when shee made her choise; then any of the other that were led by
his fellowes。 And this did he esteeme as no meane happinesse to him;
to order the stirrope for her mounting; and therefore gave dayly his
due attendance: so that; to touch the Stirrop; but (much more) to
put her foote into it; or touch any part of her garments; he thought
it the onely heaven on earth。
  But; as we see it oftentimes come to passe; that by how much the
lower hope declineth; so much the higher love ascendeth; even so
fell it out with this poore Querry; for; most irkesome was it to
him; to endure the heavy waight of his continuall oppressions; not
having any hope at all of the very least mitigation。 And being utterly
unable to relinquish his love divers times he resolved on some
desperate conclusion; which might yet give the world an evident
testimony; that he dyed for the love he bare to the Queene。 And upon
this determination; hee grounded the successe of his future fortune;
to dye in compassing some part of his desire; without either
speaking to the Queene; or sending any missive of his love; for to
speake or write; were meerely in vaine; and drew on a worser
consequence then death; which he could bestow on himselfe more easily;
and when he listed。
  No other course now beleagers his braines; but onely for secret
accesse to the Queenes bed; and how he might get entrance into her
Chamber; under colour of the King; who (as he knew very well) slept
many nights together from the Queene。 Wherefore; to see in what
manner; and what the usuall habit was of the King; when he came to
keepe companie with his Queene: he hid himselfe divers nights in a
Gallery; which was betweene both their lodging Chambers。 At length; he
saw the King come forth of his Chamber; himselfe all alone; with a
faire night…mantle wrapt about him; carrying a lighted Taper in the
one hand; and a small white Wand in the other; so went he on to the
Queenes lodging; and knocking at the doore once or twice with the
wand; and not using any word; the doore opened; the light was left
without; and he entered the Chamber; where he stayed not long;
before his returning backe againe; which likewise very diligently he
observed。
  So familiar was he in the Wardrobe; by often fetching and
returning the King and Queenes furnitures; that the fellowes to the
same Mantle which the King wore when he went to the Queene; very
secretly he conveighed away thence with him; being provided of a
Light; and the very like Wand。 Now bestowes he costly bathings on
his body; that the least sent of the Stable might not be felt about
him; and finding a time sutable to his desire; when he knew the King
to bee at rest in his owne Lodging; and all else sleeping in their
bed; closely he steals into the Gallery; where alighting his Taper;
with the Tinder purposely brought thither; the Mantle folded about
him; and the Wand in his hand; valiantly he adventures upon his
lives perill。 Twice hee knockt softly at the doore; which a wayting
woman immediately opened; and receyving the Light; went forth into the
Gallery; while the supposed King; was conversing with the Queene。
  Alas good Queene; heere is a sinne commited without any guiltie
thought in thee; as (within a while after) it plainely appeared。
For; the Querry having compassed what he most coveted; and fearing
to forfelte his life by delay; when his amorous desire was
indifferently satisfied: returned backe as he came; the sleepy waiting
woman not so much as looking on him; but rather glad; that she might
get her to rest againe。 Scarcely was the Querrie stept into his bed;
unheard or discerned by any of his fellowes; divers of them lodging
both in that and the next Chamber: but it pleased the King to visite
the Queene; according to his wonted manner; to the no little
mervaile of the drowsie wayting woman; who was never twice troubled in
a night before。 The King being in bed; whereas alwayes till then;
his resort to the Queene; was altogether in sadnesse and
melancholly; both comming and departing without speaking one word: now
his Majestie was become more pleasantly disposing; whereat the
Queene began not a little to mervaile。 Now trust mee Sir; quoth
shee; this hath beene a long wished; and now most welcome
alteration; vouchsafing twice in a night to visite me; and both within
the compasse of one houre; for it cannot be much more; since your
being here; and now comming againe。
  The King hearing these words; sodainely presumed; that by some
counterfeit person or other; the Queene had beene this night beguiled:
wherefore (very advisedly) hee considered; that in regard the party
was unknowne to her; and all the women about her; to make no outward
appearance of knowing it; but rather concealed it to himselfe。 Farre
from the indiscretion of some haire…braind men; who presently would
have answered and sworne; I came hither this night; till now。
Whereupon many dangers might ensue; to the dishonour and prejudice
of the Queene: beside; her error being discovered to her; might
afterward be an occasion; to urge a wandring in her appetite; and to
covet after change againe。 But by this silence; no shame redounded
to him or her; whereas prating; must needs be the publisher of open
infamie: yet was hee much vexed in his minde; which neither by
lookes or words hee would discover; but pleasantly said to the Queene;
Why Madam; although I was once heere before to night; I hope you
mislike not my second seeing you; nor if I should please to come
againe。 No truly Sir; quoth she; I onely desire you to have care of
your health。 Well; said the King; I will follow your counsaile; and
now returne to mine owne lodging againe; committing my Queene to her
good rest。
  His blood boyling with rage and distemper; by such a monstrous
injurie offered him; he wrapt his night…mantle about out and leaving
his Chamber; imagining; that whatsoever he was; needs he must be one
of his owne house: he tooke a light in his hand; and convayed it
into a little Lanthorne; purposing to be resolved in his suspition。 No
guests or strangers were now in his Court; but onely such as
belonged to his houshold; who lodged altogether about the Escurie
and Stables; being there appointed to divers beds。 Now; this was his
conceite; that whosoever had beene so lately familiar with the Queene;
his heart and his pulse could (as yet) be hardly at rest; but rather
would be troubled with apparant agitation; as discovering the guilt of
so great an offender。 Many Chambers had he passed thorow; where all
were soundly sleeping; and yet he felt both their brests and pulses。
  At last he came to the lodging of the man indeede; that had so
impudently usurped his place; who could not as yet sleepe; for joy
of atchieved adventure。 When he espied the King come in; knowing
well the occasion of his search; he began to waxe very doubtfull; so
that his heart and pulse beating extreamely; he felt a further
addition of feare; as being confidently perswaded; that there was
now no other way but death; especially if the King discovered his
agony。 And although many considerations were in his braine; yet
because he saw that the King was unarmed; his best refuge was; to make
shew of sleepe; in expectation what the King intended to doe。 Among
them all he had sought; yet could not find any likelihood; whereby
to gather a grounded probability; he came to this Querry; whose
heart and pulses laboured so strongly; that he said to himselfe; Yea
mary; this is th man that did the deede。
  Nevertheless; purposing to make no apparance of his further
intention; he did nothing else to him; but drawing forth a paire of
sheares; which purposely he brought thither with him; he clipped
away a part of his lockes; which (in those times) they used to weare
very long; to the end that he migh
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