“beautiful inside”
—In the county of Settebiddizzi
the story is passed down from
a very gallant King who married
a fascinating Lady in spring.
On a summer day, the couple
got a son, who didn’t excel
in beauty none. He had such
an ungraceful look in actual
fact that his mother suggested
he should novitiate.
But when, one day, the enemy
threatened the reign, young
Belcorno proved to be a worthy
heir and hold the rein: armed
with spears, with crossbows
throws, the real crown of Trisca
is shining with is his horns—