Britomart is startled by an earthquake. A door opens in the castle and a parade of figures trail outeach is a personification of feelings associated with love (Fancy, Desire, Pleasure, etc.). They are followed by a woman with a broken heart (whom Cupidnext in linesees and dismisses) and then a horde of evil personificationsDeath, Poverty, Shame, etc. Britomart continues further into the castle and finally finds Amoret and Busirane. Amoret is tied to pillar in typical damsel fashion, while Busirane casts evil spells over her. At Britomart's entrance, the wizard tries to kill Amoret with a knife, but only wounds her. Britomart subdues Busirane, but keeps him alive to heal.....
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