“Questo secreto,” dissele, “come ch'io di mai ad alcuno on palesare havessi diliberato, nondimeno essendomi voi moglie, et amandovi io al pari dell'anima mia, à voi ne debbo ne voglio celato tenere, facendomi à credere, che ad alcun altra persona in niun tempo voi non lo farete palese; percio che, ove altrimenti avenisse, et de secreti miei altrui n'havesse parte, il nome mio ne di verria molto minore, et voi anco per ciò presso ogn'altra donna men riputata, et honorata sereste.
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He told her "I have resolved to never reveal this method to anyone. Nevertheless, because you are my wife and I love you with all my heart, I would not want to conceal it from you since I believe that you will never reveal it to anyone. But if, on the other hand, others would learn of my secrets, my reputation would be diminished and likewise, would be your standing and honor among other women."
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