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These names may always be given to a person who will not take offense, as they are meant to be pleasant. Once all these names have been distributed—in a greater or lesser number according to the need—let Love call three of the players to him, whomever he pleases. With his own hand, he shall bind their eyes with an Amorous veil in such a way that they cannot see. He shall have them stand facing the entire company, which he will then divide into two squads. One squad, silently signaled by him and without making a sound or word, shall come forward to touch the hands of the three blindfolded players one by one. Meanwhile, the other squad shall sit quietly.

When this is done, the veiled players are required to say: "It was such-and-such a person who touched my hand." None of them may name more than one person. Those who guess correctly shall be unveiled and sent back to one of the squads, free. Those who are recognized by the blindfolded players must pay a Pledge original: "Pegno." In Renaissance parlor games, a pledge was a small personal object—a ring, a glove, or a handkerchief—surrendered as a forfeit. To get the object back, the owner usually had to perform a humorous or poetic task. and allow themselves to be veiled like the others.

But if, by misfortune, any of them or a part of the group should fail to guess, they must pay the forfeit as many times as they guess wrong, and they must remain blindfolded and still, in obedience to the Game. Thus Love, as it pleases him, using now one squad and now the other, shall strive to give pleasure to all. Once a good quantity of pledges has been collected and wisely distributed, he may, with industriousness, interpose these questions:

Why Love carries weapons against men, fire against women, a bow against wild beasts, feathers against birds, and is naked against the fish of the sea.
Why it is said that Cupid’s purse is tied with leek leaves A humorous reference suggesting that Love's wealth is meager or easily spent, as leek leaves are fragile and common..
Whether Love is without judgment.
Whether Love is blind, as they say, or if he sees very much and very subtly.
Which sort of men are most worthy of Love.
In what consists the art and cunning of women.
What is required to perfectly form a beautiful woman.
Whether it is true that the proverb "love the one who loves you" is ancient.
What is the greatest harm, and the greatest benefit, that is harvested from love.
If desire is lacking, does Love fail?
Which is the greater difficulty: pretending to love when one does not, or indeed when loving— The text cuts off here, continuing the thought on the next page.