The 'Second Nun's Tale' is a hagiography recounting the life and martyrdom of which saint?
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Correct answer: Saint Cecilia of Rome
The Second Nun tells the story of Saint Cecilia, who converted her husband and brother-in-law to Christianity before being martyred by the Romans. It is written in the rhyme royal stanza.
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