Having worne out three or foure months space in this fond and frivolous manner, without any other successe then as hath bene declared; and _Calandrino_ perceiving, that the works undertaken by him and his fellowes, grew very neere uppon the finishing, which would barre him of any longer resorting thither: hee began to solicite _Bruno_ more importunately, then all the while before he hadde done. In regard whereof, _Nicholetta_ being one day come thither, & _Bruno_ having conferred both with her and _Phillippo_, with full determination what was to be done, he began with _Calandrino_, saying. My honest Neighbour and Friend, this Woman hath made a thousand promises, to graunt what thou art so desirous to have, and I plainly perceive that she hath no such meaning, but meerely plaies with both our noses. In which respect, seeing she is so perfidious, and will not perfourme one of all her faithfull-made promises: if thou wilt content to have it so, she shall be compelled to do it whether she will or no. Yea marry _Bruno_, answered _Calandrino_, that were an excellent course indeede, if it could be done, and with expedition. _Bruno_ stood musing awhile to himselfe, as if he had some strange stratagem in his braine, & afterward said. Hast thou so much corage _Calandrino_, as but to handle a peece of written parchment, which I will give thee? Yes, that I have answered _Calandrino_, I hope that needed not to be doubted. Well then, saide _Bruno_, procure that I may have a piece of Virgin Parchment brought mee, with a living Bat or Reremouse; three graines of Incense, and an hallowed Candle, then leave me to effect what shall content thee. _Calandrino_ watched all the next night following, with such preparation as he could make, onely to catch a Bat; which being taken at the last, he broght it alive to _Bruno_ (with all the other materials appointed) who taking him alone into a backer Chamber, there hee wrote divers follies on the Parchment, in the shape of strange and unusuall Charracters, which he delivered to _Calandrino_, saying: Be bold _Calandrino_, and build constantly uppon my wordes, that if thou canst but touch her with this sacred Charractred charme, she will immediately follow thee, and fulfil whatsoever thou pleasest to command hir. Wherefore, if _Phillippo_ do this day walke any whither abroad from this house, presume to salute her, in any manner whatsoever it be, & touching her with the written lines, go presently to the barn of hay, which thou perceivest so neere adjoyning, the onely convenient place that can be, because few or none resort thither. She shall (in despight of her blood) follow thee; and when thou hast her there, I leave thee then to thy valiant victory. _Calandrino_ stood on tiptoe, like a man newly molded by Fortune, and warranted _Bruno_ to fulfil all effectually.