Ginevra’s Exile and Vindication

The Decameron

This flow follows Ginevra from a false accusation and attempted murder through disguise, service to Saladin, and public restoration of her honor.

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The Wager

The Wager A dispute over fidelity Bernabo Lomellini praises his wife Ginevra’s virtue, while Ambrogiuolo insists that any woman can be seduced. A dangerous test They wager on whether Ambrogiuolo can obtain proof of intimacy. He agrees to travel to Genoa and exploit Ginevra’s household.

A False Proof A False Proof from "The Decameron". A False Proof Infiltration Ambrogiuolo hides in a chest and enters Ginevra’s chamber. He steals her belongings and observes a distinctive mole on her body.

A False Proof from "The Decameron". A False Proof Infiltration Ambrogiuolo hides in a chest and enters Ginevra’s chamber. He steals her belongings and observes a distinctive mole on her body.

A False Proof Infiltration Ambrogiuolo hides in a chest and enters Ginevra’s chamber. He steals her belongings and observes a distinctive mole on her body. A lie made persuasive He reports his observations and presents the stolen objects as evidence. Bernabo accepts the claim despite his wife’s innocence.

Flight from Execution Flight from Execution from "The Decameron". Flight from Execution A death order Bernabo orders a servant to kill Ginevra away from the city.

Flight from Execution from "The Decameron". Flight from Execution A death order Bernabo orders a servant to kill Ginevra away from the city.

Flight from Execution A death order Bernabo orders a servant to kill Ginevra away from the city. The servant takes pity on her and helps her escape in disguise. A new identity Ginevra becomes Sicurano da Finale and enters the service of a Catalan captain. She keeps her sex and name concealed while rebuilding her life.

Service in Alexandria Service in Alexandria from "The Decameron". Service in Alexandria A trusted attendant The Soldan takes Sicurano into his service after noticing the disguised Ginevra’s competence.

Service in Alexandria from "The Decameron". Service in Alexandria A trusted attendant The Soldan takes Sicurano into his service after noticing the disguised Ginevra’s competence.

Service in Alexandria A trusted attendant The Soldan takes Sicurano into his service after noticing the disguised Ginevra’s competence. She becomes a respected official. Ambrogiuolo reappears At a merchants’ fair, she recognizes her stolen belongings and hears Ambrogiuolo recount the wager and the false accusation.

Public Vindication Public Vindication from "The Decameron". Public Vindication The truth revealed Sicurano brings Bernabo and Ambrogiuolo before Saladin.

Public Vindication from "The Decameron". Public Vindication The truth revealed Sicurano brings Bernabo and Ambrogiuolo before Saladin.

Public Vindication The truth revealed Sicurano brings Bernabo and Ambrogiuolo before Saladin. Under questioning, Ambrogiuolo admits that he lied and stole the evidence. Honor restored Ginevra reveals herself and explains her ordeal. Saladin punishes Ambrogiuolo, pardons Bernabo at her request, and sends the couple home with wealth.

In Paris, before Ambrogiuolo travels to Genoa

During Ambrogiuolo’s visit to Genoa

After Bernabo returns toward Genoa

After Ginevra reaches Alexandria

At the merchants’ fair in Acre