What countless cruelties those beloveds inflict upon their long-suffering lovers; only such extraordinary people are capable of enduring such torments from ones like them.
The poet captures the astonishing paradox of love, marveling at the sheer endurance of dedicated lovers facing ruthless beloveds. The rhythmic repetition of 'such' underlines the extreme nature of both—how relentlessly cruel the beloved can be, and what extraordinary, devoted souls it takes to bear it with grace. It is a warm, slightly wry tribute to lovers who wear their suffering almost like a badge of honor.
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