"Haply of that Marphisa, too, before

  Thou die, thou yet may deadly vengeance take,

  Who with dishonest love and treacherous lore

  Did thy beloved Rogero's fealty shake."

  This seemed to please the mournful lady more

  Than her first thought; and she forthwith bade make

  A mantle for her arms, which should imply

  Her desperation and desire to die.