Being on his journey towards _Bologna_, by the name of _Anichino_, and not of _Lodovico_, and being there arrived; upon the day following, and having understood the place of her abiding: it was his good happe, to see the Lady at her Window; she appearing in his eye farre more faire, then all reports had made her to be. Heereupon, his affection became so enflamed to her, as he vowed, never to depart from _Bologna_, untill he had obtained her love. And devising by what meanes he might effect his hopes, he grew perswaded (setting all other attempts aside) that if he could be entertained into her Husbands service, and undergo some businesse in the house, time might tutor him to obtaine his desire. Having given his attendants sufficient allowance, to spare his company, and take no knowledge of him, selling his Horses also, and other notices which might discover him: he grew into acquaintance with the Hoste of the house where he lay, revealing an earnest desire in himselfe, to serve some Lord or worthy Gentleman, if any were willing to give him entertainment.
Now beleeve me Sir (answered the Hoste) you seeme worthy to have a good service indeede, and I know a Noble Gentleman of this Cittie, who is named _Egano_: he will (without all question) accept your offer, for hee keepeth many men of verie good deserving, and you shall have my furtherance therein so much as may be. As he promised, so he performed, and taking _Anichino_ with him unto _Egano_: so farre he prevailed by his friendly protestations, and good opinion of the young Gentleman; that _Anichino_ was (without more ado) accepted into _Eganoes_ service, then which, nothing could be more pleasing to him. Now had he the benefit of dayly beholding his hearts Mistresse, and so acceptable proved his service to _Egano_, that he grew very farre in love with him: not undertaking any affayres whatsoever, without the advice and direction of _Anichino_, so that he reposed his most especiall trust in him, as a man altogether governed by him.
It fortuned upon a day, that _Egano_ being ridden to flye his Hawke at the River, and _Anichino_ remaining behinde at home, Madame _Beatrix_, who (as yet) had taken no notice of _Anichinoes_ love to her (albeit her selfe, observing his fine carriage and commendable qualities, was highly pleased to have so seeming a servant) called him to play at the Chesse with her: and _Anichino_, coveting nothing more then to content her, carried himselfe so dexteriously in the game, that he permitted hir still to win, which was no little joy to her. When all the Gentle-women, and other friends there present, as spectators to behold their play, had taken their farewell, and were departed, leaving them all alone, yet gaming still: _Anichino_ breathing forth an intire sigh, Madame _Beatrix_ looking merrily on him, said. Tell me _Anichino_, art not thou angrie, to see me win? It should appeare so by that solemne sigh. No truly Madame, answered _Anichino_, a matter of farre greater moment, then losse of infinite games at the Chesse, was the occasion why I sighed. I pray thee (replyed the Lady) by the love thou bearest me, as being my Servant (if any love at all remain in thee towards me) give me a reason for that harty sigh.