his death to Turpine. This plan is duly carried out, and Sir Turpine,
coming to gloat upon his fallen foe, is seized by Arthur, who hangs
him to a neighboring tree.

Meantime Serena and Timias jog along until they meet a lady and a fool
(Disdain and Scorn), who are compelled by Cupid to wander through the
world, rescuing as many people as they have made victims. When the
fool attempts to seize Timias, Serena, terrified, flees shrieking into
the forest.

Before long Sir Artegall manages to overtake his squire, driven by
Scorn and Disdain, and immediately frees him. Then, hearing what
penalty Cupid has imposed upon the couple, he decides they are
sufficiently punished for the wrong they have done and lets them go.

Meanwhile Serena has wandered, until, utterly exhausted, she lies down
to rest. While sleeping she is surrounded by savages, who propose to
sacrifice her to their god. They are on the point of slaying Serena
when Sir Calespine comes to her rescue, unaware at the moment that the
lady he is rescuing from their cruel hands is his beloved wife.

Still pursuing the elusive Blatant Beast, Sir Calidore comes to a
place where shepherds are holding a feast in honor of Pastorella, the
adopted daughter of the farmer Melibee, and beloved of young Coridon,
a neighboring shepherd. Coridon fears Sir Calidore will prove a rival
for the affections of Pastorella, but Calidore disarms his jealousy by
his perfect courtesy, which in time wins Pastorella's love.

One day the lonely Sir Calidore, seeking Pastorella, catches a glimpse
of the Graces dancing in the forest to the piping of Colin Clout (a