Flabbergasted

Flabbergasted

At first it seemed I could not recover—
Stunned, flushed, amazed and baffled,
Duped and nearly dazed
By so many galloping thoughts.

I gladly accepted your explanation,
Yet was left reeling by your cunning,
There by your retorts in Groningen’s cleft,
And try henceforth to curb the steam.

Since Marforio has provided clarity,
Let us classify without consequence:
No need for torment or punishment.
The bitter pill is swallowed silently.

We have barked at each other enough;
Pasquino is no longer enraged.

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