Note 2 — Chapter XXXIX
Reading edition
The play of words applies equally in Italian and English, and the incident savours much of a carnival jest. A scarce little book of prophecies, dated 1532, has for Envoye a sonnet, foreshadowing the woes of Italy in consequence of—
"L'infando error de Sogdoma e Gomora, Le profanate sacre binde e tempi, L'occider Dio mille volte al hora."