| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Cam’balo’s Ring. | | |
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Given him by his sister Can’ace. It had the virtue of healing wounds. (See CAMBEL.) (Spenser: Faërie Queene, bk. iv.) | 1 |
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| “Well mote ye wonder how that noble knight, |
| After he had so often wounded been, |
| Could stand on foot now to renew the fight … |
| All was through virtue of the ring he wore; |
| The which, not only did not from him let |
| One drop of blood to fall, but did restore |
| His weakened powers, and dulled spirits whet.” | |
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Spenser: Faër e Queene, iv. 3. |
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