Straparola, Giovanni Francesco, ca. 1480-1557?, Morlino, Gerolamo, Waters, W. G. (William George), 1844-1928, Hughes, Edward Robert, d. 1914 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 200
of the ladys lascivious wishes, he did not dare tosay a word to her thereanent, fearing lest he might unduly troubleher and perhaps give offence. Wherefore the lovesick dame, by wayof making an end of Travaglinos bashful dallying, said to him : Travaglino, what is the reason that you stand there so… … FABLE v.] STRAPAROLA. 157 may be, since by so doing you will work an injury to yourself, andnot me, seeing that I am completely at your pleasure and wish.Travaglino, when he heard these words, put on a more sprightlymanner and made a pretence of being greatly wishful to enjoy her.The besotted dame,…
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