I.

Introduction of the dream (1-48)

II.

The Lover as vassal of the God of Love. (49-2950)

 

a) He enters the garden of Mirth (49-644)

 

b) He describes the garden (645-1454)

 

c) He comes to Narcissus Well and falls in love with a rose (1455-1714)
   [Fragment B starts at l. 1706]

 

d) He becomes a vassal of the God of Love obeying his commandments.
   (1715-2950)

III.

He cannot approach the rose in spite of Bialacoil's help against the rose's guardians (2951-3188)

IV.

He rejects Reason's advice (3189-3331)

V.

He follows Friend's advice, but still cannot approach his rose (3332-3696)

VI.

Through the intervention of Venus he kisses the rose (3397-3772)

VII.

Jealousy erects a fortress around the roses and a tower to imprison Bialacoil (3773-4314)

VIII.

The Lover despairs, but remains faithful to his amorous quest (4315-4614)
[Jean de Meun's part starts at 4433]

IX.

The discourse of Reason to the Lover (4615-5810; unfinished)

 

a) Reason analyzes the Lover's problem (4615-5200)

 

b) She explains the nature of friendship, fortune, and wealth. (5201-5810)

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