Are not such verses considered a blemish in Italian prose ?" "Decidedly.

But I must say that a great many poor writers have purposely inserted such verses into their prose, believing that they would make it more euphonious.

Hence the tawdriness which is justly alleged against much Italian literature.

But I suppose you are the only writer who takes so much pains." "The only one?
Certainly not.

All the authors who can compose blank verses very easily, as I can, employ them when they intend to make a fair copy of their prose.