In his arms, my lady lay asleep, wrapped in a veil. He woke her then and trembling and obedient She ate that burning heart out of his hand; Weeping I saw him then depart from me. (Dante Alighieri)

In his arms, my lady lay asleep, wrapped in a veil. He woke her then and trembling and obedient She ate that burning heart out of his hand; Weeping I saw him then depart from me.

Dante Alighieri

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