E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Pompil’ia.
The bride of Count Guido Franceschi’ni, who is brutally treated by him, but makes her escape under the protection of a young priest, named Caponsacchi. She subsequently gives birth to a son, but is stabbed to death by her husband. (Robert Browning: The Ring and the Book.) (See RING.)
