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The Decameron if possible." "Ricciardo," replied Messer Lizio, "the love and trust The Fifth Day | The Fifth Novell
I had in you deserved better. But since youth has led you astray,
Storyteller: Neifile
redeem your life and preserve my honor by making Caterina your
lawful wife. In this way, you will secure my peace and your safety;
Guidotto da Cremona dies leaving a girl to Giacomino da
otherwise, commend your soul to God."
Pavia. She has two lovers in Faenza, to wit, Giannole di
Severino and Minghino di Mingole, who fight about her.
During this conversation, Caterina let go of Ricciardo and, covering
herself, tearfully implored her father to forgive Ricciardo and for
Minghino to wife.
Ricciardo to do as Messer Lizio required, so they could continue to She is discovered to be Giannole's sister, and is given to
enjoy such nights together. Ricciardo, feeling remorse, wishing to
make amends, fearing death, and above all, driven by love and the
desire to possess his beloved, quickly agreed to do as Messer Lizio
wished. Messer Lizio borrowed a ring from Madonna Giacomina,
and Ricciardo married Caterina in their presence.

Messer Lizio and his wife then left, saying, "Now rest a while; it
may be better for you than rising." The young couple embraced
and, having traveled only six miles during the night, went two miles
further before rising, thus concluding their first day. Later, Ricciardo
and Messer Lizio discussed the matter more formally, and a few
days later, Ricciardo married Caterina again in the presence of
their friends and family. He brought her home with great pomp and
celebrated their nuptials with due dignity and splendor. They lived
happily together for many years, enjoying each other's company
day and night.

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29,5X19,5 CM. | 11¾X7½ IN. (IMAGE SIZE).
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