One Hundred Liberal and Ingenious Games

...it as superior, loving him as a Father original: "Padre"; likely referring to King Henry II or a principal patron, emphasizing a bond of loyalty and familial-style devotion., and holding her in veneration as a divine person. If I were able to give more to such a great Lady original: "Donna"; used here as a title of high nobility and respect for the Queen., I would give more; but as much as the greatness of her immense worth invites me to offer her my pure mind and soul, so much does my own unworthiness original: "indignità"; a common rhetorical device in Renaissance literature where the author humbles himself to elevate the patron. trouble me and hold me back from doing so; yet (whatever I may be) I shall dare for all eternity to dedicate myself to her as her most humble servant, most certain that Her Majesty original: "Maestà" will deign to place me among the number of those others who willingly revere and admire her (whatever I may be).