Folgóre da San Gemignano (c. 1270–c. 1332)

Translated by John Addington Symonds

COMES Blithesomeness with mirth and merriment,

All decked in flowers she seemeth a rose-tree;

Of linen, silk, cloth, fur, now beareth she

To the new knight a rich habiliment;

Head-gear and cap and garland flower-besprent,

So brave they were May-bloom he seemed to be;

With such a rout, so many and such glee,

That the floor shook. Then to her work she went;

And stood him on his feet in hose and shoon;

And purse and gilded girdle neath the fur

That drapes his goodly limbs, she buckles on;

Then bids the singers and sweet music stir,

And showeth him to ladies for a boon

And all who in that following went with her.