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DE LA FONTAINE + + + + Volume 19. + + Contains: + The Psalter + King Candaules and the Doctor of Laws + + + + THE PSALTER + + + ONCE more permit me, nuns, and this the last; + I can't resist, whatever may have passed, + But must relate, what often I've been told; + Your tales of convent pranks are seldom cold; + They have a grace that no where else we find, + And, somehow, better seem to please designed. + Another then we'll have, which three will make:-- + Three did I say?-'tis four, or I mistake; + Let's count them well:-The GARD'NER first, we'll name; + Then comes the ABBESS, whose declining frame + Required a youth, her malady to cure + A story thought, perhaps, not over pure; + And, as to SISTER JANE, who'd got a brat, + I cannot fancy we should alter that. + These are the whole, and four's a number round; + You'll probably remark, 'tis strange I've found + Such pleasure in detailing convent scenes:-- + 'Tis not my whim, but TASTE, that thither leans: + And, if you'd kept your breviary in view, + 'Tis clear, you'd nothing had with this to do; + We know, howe'er, 'tis not your fondest care; + So, quickly to our hist'ry let's repair. + + A CHARMING youth would frequent visits pay, + To nuns, whose convent near his dwelling lay; + And, 'mong the sisters, one his person saw, + Who, by her eyes, would fain attention draw; + Smiles she bestowed, and other complaisance, + But not a single step would he advance; + By old and young he greatly was admired; + Sighs burst around, but none his bosom fired. + Fair Isabella solely got his love, + A beauteous nun, and gentle as a dove, + Till then a novice in the flow'ry chain, + And envied doubly:--for her charms and swain. + Their soft amours were watched with eagle-eye: + No pleasure's free from care you may rely; + In life each comfort coupled is with ill, + And this to alter baffles all our skill. + + THE sister nuns so vigilant had been, + One night when darkness overspread the scene; + And all was proper mysteries to hide, + Some words escaped her cell that doubts supplied, + And other matters too were heard around, + That in her breviary could not be found. + 'Tis her gallant! said they: he's clearly caught; + Alarm pervaded; swarms were quickly brought; + Rage seemed to triumph; sentinels were placed; + The abbess too must know they were disgraced. + Away they hastened to convey surprise, + And, thund'ring at her door, cried, madam rise, + For sister Isabella, in her cell, + Has got a man, which surely can't be well. + + YOU will observe, the dame was not at prayer, + Nor yet absorbed in sleep, devoid of care, + But with her then, this abbess had in bed + Good parson John, by kindness thither led, + A neighb'ring rector, confessor, and friend; + She rose in haste the sisters to attend, + And, seeking for her veil, with sense confused, + The parson's breeches took for what she used, + Which, in the dark, resembled what was worn + By nuns for veils, and called (perhaps in scorn), + Among themselves, their PSALTER, to express + Familiarly, a common, awkward dress. + + WITH this new ornament, by way of veil, + She sallied forth and heard the woeful tale. + Then, irritated, she exclaimed with ire + To see this wretched creature I desire, + The devil's daughter, from her bold career, + Who'll bring our convent to disgrace, I fear; + But God forbid, I say, and with his leave, + We'll all restore:--rebuke she shall receive. + A chapter we will call:--the sisters came, + And stood around to hear their pious dame. + + FAIR Isabella now the abbess sent, + Who straight obeyed, and to her tears gave vent, + Which overspread those lily cheeks and eyes, + A roguish youth so lately held his prize. + What! said the abbess: pretty scandal here, + When in the house of God such things appear; + Ashamed to death you ought to be, no doubt, + Who brought you thither?--such we always scout. + + NOW Isabella, (--sister you must lose, + Henceforth, that name to you we cannot use; + The honour is too great,) in such a case, + Pray are you sensible of your disgrace, + And what's the punishment you'll undergo? + Before to-morrow, this you'll fully know; + Our institution chastisement decrees; + Come speak, I say, we'll hear you if you please. + + POOR Isabella, with her sight on ground, + Confused, till then had scarcely looked around, + Now raised her eyes, and luckily perceived + The breeches, which her fears in part relieved, + And that the sisters, by surprise unnerved, + As oft's the case, had never once observed. + She courage took, and to the abbess said, + There's something from the Psalter, on your head, + That awkwardly hangs down; pray, madam, try + To put it right, or 'twill be in your eye. + + 'TWAS knee-strings, worn, at times, by priests and beaux, + For, more or less, all follow fashion's laws. + This veil, no doubt, had very much the air + Of those unmentionables parsons wear; + And this the nun, to frolicking inclined, + It seems had well impressed upon her mind. + What, cried the abbess, dares she still to sneer? + How great her insolence to laugh and jeer, + When sins so heavily upon her rest, + And ev'ry thing remains quite unconfessed. + Upon my word, she'd be a saint decreed; + My veil, young imp, your notice cannot need; + 'Tis better think, you little hellish crow, + What pains your soul must undergo below. + + THE mother abbess sermonized and fired, + And seemed as if her tongue would ne'er be tired. + Again the culprit said, your Psalter, pray, + Good madam, haste to set the proper way; + On which the sisters looked, both young and old + THOSE 'gan to laugh, while THESE were heard to scold. + + OUR preacher, quite ashamed of what she'd done, + Now lost her voice, and noticed not the nun; + The murmur buzzed around, too well expressed, + What thoughts the holy sisterhood possessed. + At length the abbess said:--we've now not time + To take the chapter's votes upon her crime; + 'Twould make it late; let each to bed return, + And, till to-morrow, we'll the case adjourn. + No chapter met, howe'er, when morrow came; + Another day arrived, and still the same; + The sages of the convent thought it best, + In fact, to let the mystick business rest. + Much noise, perhaps, would hurt religion's cause, + And, that considered, prudent 'twere to pause. + Base envy made them Isabella hate, + And dark suspicions to the abbess state. + In short, unable by their schemes to get + The morsel she'd so fortunately met, + Each nun exerted all her art to find, + What equally might satisfy the mind. + Old friends were willingly received again; + Her gallant our belle was suffered to retain; + The rector and the abbess had their will; + And, such their union, precepts to fulfill, + That if a nun had none to give her bliss, + To lend a friend was nothing thought amiss. + + + + + + + KING CANDAULES AND THE DOCTOR OF LAWS + + + IN life oft ills from self-imprudence spring; + As proof, Candaules' story we will bring; + In folly's scenes the king was truly great: + His vassal, Gyges, had from him a bait, + The like in gallantry was rarely known, + And want of prudence never more was shown. + + MY friend, said he, you frequently have seen + The beauteous face and features of the queen; + But these are naught, believe me, to the rest, + Which solely can be viewed when quite undressed. + Some day I'll let you gratify your eyes; + Without her knowledge I'll means devise; + But on condition:--you'll remember well + What you behold, to no one you will tell, + In ev'ry step most cautiously proceed, + And not your mind with silly wishes feed; + No sort of pleasure surely I could take, + To see vain passion you her lover make. + You must propose, this charming form to view, + As if mere marble, though to nature true; + And I'm convinced you'll readily declare, + Beyond nor art can reach, nor thought prepare; + Just now I left her in the bath at ease: + A judge you are, and shall the moment seize; + Come, witness my felicity supreme; + You know her beauties are my constant theme. + + AWAY they went, and Gyges much admired; + Still more than that: in truth his breast was fired; + For when she moved astonishment was great, + And ev'ry grace upon her seemed to wait. + Emotion to suppress howe'er he tried, + Since he had promised what he felt to hide; + To hold his tongue he wished, but that might raise + Suspicions of designs and mystick ways. + Exaggeration was the better part, + And from the subject he would never start, + But fully praised each beauty in detail, + Without appearing any thing to veil. + Gods! Gyges cried, how truly, king, you're blessed; + The skin how fair--how charming all the rest! + + THIS am'rous conversation by the queen + Was never heard, or she'd enraged have been; + In ancient days of ignorance, we find, + The sex, to show resentment, much inclined; + In diff'rent light at present this appears, + And fulsome praises ne'er offend their ears. + + OUR arch observer struggled with his sighs + Those feelings much increased, so fair the prize: + The prince, in doubt, conducted him away; + But in his heart a hundred arrows lay; + Each magick charm directed pointed darts; + To flee were useless: LOVE such pain imparts, + That nothing can at times obstruct its course; + So quick the flight: so truly great the force. + + WHILE near the king, much caution Gyges showed; + But soon the belle perceived his bosom glowed; + She learned the cause:--her spouse the tale disclosed, + And laughed and jeered, as he the facts exposed: + A silly blockhead! not to know a queen + Could raillery not bear on such a scene. + But had it pleased her wishes, still 'twere right + (Such honour's dictates) to discover spite; + And this she truly did, while in her mind, + To be revenged she fully was inclined. + + FOR once, good reader, I should wish thee wife; + Or otherwise, thou never can'st in life, + Conceive the lengths a woman oft will go, + Whose breast is filled with wrath and secret woe. + A mortal was allowed these charms to view, + Which others' eyes could never dare pursue. + Such treasures were for gods, or rather kings + The privilege of both are beauteous things. + + THESE thoughts induced the queen revenge to seek; + Rage moved her breast, and shame possessed her cheek. + E'en Cupid, we are told, assistance gave; + What from his aim effectually can save? + Fair in person was Gyges to behold; + Excuses for her easy 'twere to mould; + To show her charms, what baseness could excel? + And on th' exposer all her hatred fell. + Besides, he was a husband, which is worse + With these each sin receives a double curse. + What more shall I detail?--the facts are plain: + Detested was the king:--beloved the swain; + All was accomplished, and the monarch placed + Among the heroes who with horns are graced; + No doubt a dignity not much desired, + Though in repute, and easily acquired. + + SUCH merit had the prince's folly got, + 'In petto', Vulcan's brother was his lot; + The distance thence is little to the HAT: + The honour much the same of this or that. + + SO far 'twas passing well, but, in the intrigue; + The cruel Parcae now appeared to league; + And soon the lovers, on possession bent, + To black Cocytus' shores the monarch sent; + Too much of certain potions forced to drink, + He quickly viewed the dreary, horrid brink; + While pleasing the objects Gyges' eyes beheld; + And in the palace presently he dwelled, + For, whether love or rage the widow fired, + Her throne and hand she gave, as was required. + + T' EXTEND this tale was never my design; + Though known full well, I do not now repine; + The case so thoroughly my purpose served. + Ne'er from the narrative the object swerved; + And scarcely can I fancy, better light + The DOCTOR will afford to what I write. + The scenes that follow I from Rome have drawn; + Not Rome of old, ere manners had their dawn, + When customs were unpleasant and severe + The females, silly, and gallants in fear; + But Rome of modern days, delightful spot! + Where better tastes have into fashion got, + And pleasure solely occupies the mind + To rapture ev'ry bosom seems resigned. + A tempting journey truly it appears, + For youths from twenty on to thirty years. + + NOT long ago, then, in the city dwelled, + A master, who in teaching law excelled; + In other matters he, howe'er, was thought + A man that jollity and laughter sought. + He criticised whatever passed around, + And oft, at others' cost, diversion found. + + IT happened that our learned doctor had, + Among his many pupils (good and bad) + A Frenchman, less designed to study laws, + Than, in amours, perhaps, to gain applause. + One day, observing him with clouded mien, + My friend, said he, you surely have the spleen, + And, out of college, nothing seem to do; + No law books read:--some object I'd pursue; + A handsome Frenchman should his hours improve; + Seek soft intrigues, or as a lover move; + Talents you have, and gay coquettes are here + Not one, thank heav'n, but numbers oft appear. + + THE, student answered, I am new at Rome, + And, save the belles who sell their beauteous bloom, + I can't perceive, gallants much business find, + Each house, like monasteries, is designed, + With double doors, and bolts, and matrons sour, + And husbands Argus-eyed, who'd you devour. + Where can I go to follow up your plan, + And hope, in spots like these, a flame to fan? + 'Twere not less difficult to reach the moon, + And with my teeth I'd bite it just as soon. + + HA! HA! replied the doctor with delight, + The honour which you do us is not slight; + I pity men quite fresh and raw like you; + Our town, I see, you've hardly travelled through, + You fancy then, such wily snares are set, + 'Tis difficult intrigues in Rome to get. + I'd have you know, we've creatures who devise, + To horn their husbands under Argus' eyes. + 'Tis very common; only try around, + And soon you'll find, that sly amours abound. + Within the neighb'ring church go take your place, + And, to the dames who pass in search of grace, + Present your fingers dipt in water blessed:-- + A sign for those who wish to be caressed. + In case the suppliant's air some lady please, + Who knows her trade, and how to act at ease, + She'll send a message, something to desire: + You'll soon be found, wherever you retire, + Though lodged so secretly, that God alone, + Till then, your place of residence had known. + An aged female will on you attend, + Who, used to this, will full assistance lend, + Arrange an interview with wily art; + No trouble take, you'll have an easy part; + No trouble did I say? why, that's too much; + Some things I would except, their pow'r is such; + And proper 'tis, my friend, that I should hint, + Attentions you at Rome should well imprint, + And be discrete; in France you favours boast: + Of ev'ry moment here you make the most; + The Romans to the greatest lengths proceed. + + So best, the spark replied, I like the deed; + And, though no Gascon, I may boldly say; + Superior prowess always I display. + Perhaps 'twas otherwise, for ev'ry wight; + In this, to play the Gascon, thinks it right. + + To all the doctor's words our youth adhered, + And presently within a church appeared, + Where daily came the choicest belles around, + And loves and graces in their train were found, + Or, if 'tis wished in modern phrase to speak, + Attention num'rous angels there would seek. + Beneath their veils were beauteous sparkling eyes; + The holy-water scarcely would suffice. + + IN lucky spot the spark his station took, + And gave to each that passed a plaintive look; + To some he bowed; to others seemed to pray, + And holy water offered on their way. + One angel 'mong the rest the boon received, + With easy pleasing air, that much relieved; + On which the student to himself expressed, + A fond belief, with her he might be blessed. + + WHEN home, an aged female to him came, + And soon a meeting place he heard her name. + To count particulars howe'er were vain + Their pranks were many, and their folly plain; + The belle was handsome; ev'ry bliss was sought, + And all their moments most delightful thought. + + HE, to the doctor, ev'ry matter told + Discretion in a Frenchman would be cold; + 'Tis out of nature, and bespeaks the cit; + Smells strong of shop, and would not fashion fit. + + THE learned teacher satisfaction showed, + That such success from his instructions flowed, + Laughed heartily at husbands, silly wights, + Who had not wit to guard connubial rights, + And from their lamb the wily wolf to keep: + A shepherd will o'erlook a hundred sheep, + While foolish man's unable to protect, + E'en one where most he'd wish to be correct. + Howe'er, this care he thought was somewhat hard, + But not a thing impossible to guard; + And if he had not got a hundred eyes, + Thank heav'n, his wife, though cunning to devise, + He could defy:--her thoughts so well he knew, + That these intrigues she never would pursue. + + YOU'LL, ne'er believe, good reader, without shame, + The doctor's wife was she our annals name; + And what's still worse, so many things he asked, + Her look, air, form, and secret charms unmasked, + That ev'ry answer fully seemed to say, + 'Twas clearly she, who thus had gone astray. + One circumstance the lawyer led to doubt: + Some talents had the student pointed out, + Which she had never to her husband shown, + And this relief administered alone. + Thought he, those manners not to her belong, + But all the rest are indications strong, + And prove the case; yet she at home is dull; + While this appears to be a prattling trull, + And pleasing in her conversation too; + In other matters 'tis my wife we view, + Form, face, complexion, features, eyes, and hair, + The whole combined pronounces her the fair. + + AT length, when to himself the sage had said + 'Tis she; and then, 'tis not;--his senses led + To make him in the first opinion rest, + You well may guess what rage was in his breast. + A second meeting you have fixed? cried he; + Yes, said the Frenchman, that was made with glee; + We found the first so pleasing to our mind, + That to another both were well inclined, + And thoroughly resolved more fun to seek. + That's right, replied the doctor, have your freak; + The lady howsoe'er I now could name. + The scholar answered, that to me's the same; + I care not what she's called, Nor who she be: + 'Tis quite enough that we so well agree. + By this time I'm convinced her loving spouse. + Possesses what an anchorite might rouse; + And if a failure any where be met, + At such a place to-morrow one may get, + What I shall hope, exactly at the hour, + To find resigned and fully in my pow'r: + + IN bed I shall be instantly received, + And from anxiety be soon relieved. + The place of meeting is a room below, + Most nicely furnished, rich, but void of show. + At first I through a passage dark was led, + Where Sol's bright rays are ne'er allowed to spread; + But soon, by my conductress, I was brought, + 'Mid LOVE'S delights, where all with charms was frought. + + ON this you may suppose the doctor's pain; + But presently he thought a point to gain, + And take the student's place by wily art, + Where, acting in disguise the lover's part, + His rib he might entangle in a net, + And vassalage bestow she'd ne'er forget. + Our learned man was clearly in the wrong; + 'Twere better far to sleep and hold his tongue; + Unless, with God's assistance, he could raise + A remedy that merited full praise. + Whenever wives have got a candidate, + To be admitted to the Cuckold's state, + If thence he get scot free 'tis luck indeed; + But once received, and ornaments decreed, + A blot the more will surely nothing add, + To one already in the garment clad. + The doctor otherwise however thought; + Yet still his reason no advantage brought; + Indeed he fancied, if he could forestall + The youth who now he might his master call; + The trick would to his wisdom credit do, + And show, superior wiles he could pursue. + + AWAY the husband hastened to the place; + In full belief, that, hiding well his face, + And favoured by the darkness of the spot, + The silence marked, and myst'ry of the plot, + He, undiscovered, safely might be led, + Where such delicious fruits were ready spread. + + MISFORTUNE, howsoe'er, would so direct + The aged female nothing to neglect, + Had with her got a lantern to conduct, + The light from which at will she could obstruct, + And, far more cunning than our learned sage, + Perceived at once with whom she had t'engage; + But, marking no surprise, she bade him wait, + While she, his coming, to her dame should state. + Said she, unless I tell her first you're here, + I dare not let you in her room appear. + Besides, you have not got the right attire; + Undressed, in truth, is what she would desire. + My lady, you must know, is gone to bed:-- + Then, thrusting in a dressing room his head, + He there beheld the necessary fare, + Of night-cap, slippers, shirt, and combs for hair, + With perfumes too, in Rome the nicest known, + And fit for highest cardinals to own. + His clothes the learned doctor laid aside; + The aged female came his steps to guide; + Through passages she led him by the hand, + Where all was dark, and many turnings planned; + At once bewildered, and deprived of sight, + The lawyer tottered much for want of light. + At length she ope'd a door, and pushed the sage, + Where most unpleasantly he must engage, + Though doubtless ev'ry way his proper place:-- + The school where he was used the LAWS to trace! + O'ercome with shame, confusion, and surprise, + He nearly fainted, vain 'twere to disguise. + + THE circumstances ran throughout the town; + Each student then was waiting in his gown; + Enough, no doubt, his fortunes to destroy; + The laugh went round, and all was jest and joy. + What, is he mad? said they, or would he seek + Some lass, and with her wish to have a freak? + Still worse arrived:--his beauteous spouse complained; + A trial followed, and distractions reigned; + Her relatives supported well the cause, + And represented, that the MAN of LAWS, + Occasioned jars and matrimonial strife; + That he was mad, and she, a prudent wife, + The marriage was annulled, and she withdrew: + Retirement now the lady would pursue, + In Vavoureuse a prelate blessed the dame, + And, at Saint Croissant, she a nun became. + + + + +ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS: + +No pleasure's free from care you may rely + + + + + +*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TALES AND NOVELS OF FONTAINE, V19 *** + +*********** This file should be named 5293.txt or 5293.zip *********** + +This eBook was produced by David Widger + +Project Gutenberg eBooks are often created from several printed +editions, all of which are confirmed as Public Domain in the US +unless a copyright notice is included. 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