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I.
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Introduction of the dream (1-48)
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II.
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The Lover as vassal of the God of Love. (49-2950)
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a) He enters the garden of Mirth (49-644)
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b) He describes the garden (645-1454)
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c) He comes to Narcissus Well and falls in love with a rose (1455-1714)
[Fragment B starts at l. 1706]
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d) He becomes a vassal of the God of Love obeying his commandments.
(1715-2950)
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III.
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He cannot approach the rose in spite of Bialacoil's help against the rose's guardians (2951-3188)
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IV.
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He rejects Reason's advice (3189-3331)
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V.
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He follows Friend's advice, but still cannot approach his rose (3332-3696)
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VI.
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Through the intervention of Venus he kisses the rose (3397-3772)
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VII.
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Jealousy erects a fortress around the roses and a tower to imprison Bialacoil (3773-4314)
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VIII.
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The Lover despairs, but remains faithful to his amorous quest (4315-4614)
[Jean de Meun's part starts at 4433]
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IX.
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The discourse of Reason to the Lover (4615-5810; unfinished)
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a) Reason analyzes the Lover's problem (4615-5200)
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b) She explains the nature of friendship, fortune, and wealth. (5201-5810)
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