XLIX + 

“Ah, cursed Bellanaine!” “Don’t think of her,” + 

Rejoin’d the Mago, “but on Bertha muse; + 

For, by my choicest best barometer, + 

You shall not throttled be in marriage noose; + 

I’ve said it, Sire; you only have to choose + 

Bertha or Bellanaine.” So saying, he drew + 

From the left pocket of his threadbare hose, + 

A sampler hoarded slyly, good as new; + 

Holding it by his thumb and finger full in view. + 