The Gentlewoman, after divers of these private solicitings, resolutely answered, that she was as ready to fulfill the request of _Gulfardo_, provided, that two especiall considerations might ensue thereon. First, the faithfull concealing thereof from any person living. Next, because she knew him to be rich, and she had occasion to use two hundred Crowns, about businesse of important consequence: he should freely bestow so many on her, and (ever after) she was to be commanded by him. _Gulfardo_ perceiving the covetousnesse of this woman, who (notwithstanding his doting affection) he thought to be intirely honest to her Husband: became so deepely offended at her vile answere, that his fervent love converted into as earnest loathing her; determining constantlie to deceive her, and to make her avaritious motion, the only means whereby to effect it.
He sent her word, that he was willing to performe her request, or any farre greater matter for her: in which respect, he onely desired for to know, when she would be pleased to have him come see her, and to receive the money of him? No creature hee acquainted with his setled purpose, but onely a deere friend and kinde companion, who alwayes used to keepe him company, in the neerest occasions that concerned him. The Gentlewoman, or rather most disloyall wife, uppon this answer sent her, was extraordinarily jocond and contented, returning him a secret Letter, wherein she signified: that _Gasparuolo_ her husband, had important affaires which called him to _Geneway_: but he should understand of his departure, and then (with safety) he might come see her, as also his bringing of the Crownes.
In the meane while, _Gulfardo_ having determined what he would do, watched a convenient time, when he went unto _Gasparuolo_, and sayde: Sir, I have some businesse of maine importance, and shall neede to use but two hundred Crownes onely: I desire you to lend me so many Crownes, upon such profite as you were wont to take of mee, at other times when I have made use of you, and I shall not faile you at my day.
_Gasparuolo_ was well contented with the motion, and made no more adoe, but counted downe the Crownes: departing thence (within few dayes after) for _Geneway_, according** to his Wives former message; she giving _Gulfardo_ also intelligence of his absence, that now (with safety) hee might come see her, and bring the two hundred Crownes with him.