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diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6833f05 --- /dev/null +++ b/.gitattributes @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +* text=auto +*.txt text +*.md text diff --git a/5284.txt b/5284.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d427698 --- /dev/null +++ b/5284.txt @@ -0,0 +1,574 @@ +The Project Gutenberg Ebook Imitation of Anacreon, by Jean de La Fontaine +#10 in our series by Jean de La Fontaine (The Tales and Novels) + +Copyright laws are changing all over the world. Be sure to check the +copyright laws for your country before downloading or redistributing +this or any other Project Gutenberg eBook. + +This header should be the first thing seen when viewing this Project +Gutenberg file. Please do not remove it. Do not change or edit the +header without written permission. + +Please read the "legal small print," and other information about the +eBook and Project Gutenberg at the bottom of this file. 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DE LA FONTAINE + + + + Volume 10. + + Contains: + The Two Friends + The Country Justice + Alice Sick + The Kiss Returned + Sister Jane + An Imitation of Anacreon + Another Imitation of Anacreon + + + + THE TWO FRIENDS + + + AXIOCHUS, a handsome youth of old, + And Alcibiades, (both gay and bold,) + So well agreed, they kept a beauteous belle, + With whom by turns they equally would dwell. + + IT happened, one of them so nicely played, + The fav'rite lass produced a little maid, + Which both extolled, and each his own believed, + Though doubtless one or t'other was deceived. + + BUT when to riper years the bantling grew, + And sought her mother's foot-steps to pursue, + Each friend desired to be her chosen swain, + And neither would a parent's name retain. + + SAID one, why brother, she's your very shade; + The features are the same-:-your looks pervade. + Oh no, the other cried, it cannot be + Her chin, mouth, nose, and eyes, with your's agree; + But that as 'twill, let me her favours win, + And for the pleasure I will risk the sin. + + + + + + + THE COUNTRY JUSTICE + + + TWO lawyers to their cause so well adhered, + A country justice quite confused appeared, + By them the facts were rendered so obscure + With which the truth remained he was not sure. + At length, completely tired, two straws he sought + Of diff'rent lengths, and to the parties brought. + These in his hand he held:--the plaintiff drew + (So fate decreed) the shortest of the two. + On this the other homeward took his way, + To boast how nicely he had gained the day. + + THE bench complained: the magistrate replied + Don't blame I pray--'tis nothing new I've tried; + Courts often judge at hazard in the law, + Without deciding by the longest straw. + + + + + + + ALICE SICK + + + SICK, Alice grown, and fearing dire event, + Some friend advised a servant should be sent + Her confessor to bring and ease her mind;-- + Yes, she replied, to see him I'm inclined; + Let father Andrew instantly be sought:-- + By him salvation usually I'm taught. + + A MESSENGER was told, without delay, + To take, with rapid steps, the convent way; + He rang the bell--a monk enquired his name, + And asked for what, or whom, the fellow came. + I father Andrew want, the wight replied, + Who's oft to Alice confessor and guide: + With Andrew, cried the other, would you speak? + If that's the case, he's far enough to seek; + Poor man! he's left us for the regions blessed, + And has in Paradise ten years confessed. + + + + + + + THE KISS RETURNED + + + AS WILLIAM walking with his wife was seen, + A man of rank admired her lovely mien. + Who gave you such a charming fair? he cried, + May I presume to kiss your beauteous bride? + With all my heart, replied the humble swain, + You're welcome, sir:--I beg you'll not refrain; + She's at your service: take the boon, I pray; + You'll not such offers meet with ev'ry day. + + THE gentleman proceeded as desired; + To get a kiss, alone he had aspired; + So fervently howe'er he pressed her lip, + That Petronella blushed at ev'ry sip. + + SEVEN days had scarcely run, when to his arms, + The other took a wife with seraph charms; + And William was allowed to have a kiss, + That filled his soul with soft ecstatick bliss. + Cried he, I wish, (and truly I am grieved) + That when the gentleman a kiss received, + From her I love, he'd gone to greater height, + And with my Petronella passed the night. + + + + + + + SISTER JANE + + + WHEN Sister Jane, who had produced a child, + In prayer and penance all her hours beguiled + Her sister-nuns around the lattice pressed; + On which the abbess thus her flock addressed: + Live like our sister Jane, and bid adieu + To worldly cares:--have better things in view. + + YES, they replied, we sage like her shall be, + When we with love have equally been free. + + + + + + + AN IMITATION OF ANACREON + + + PAINTER in Paphos and Cythera famed + Depict, I pray, the absent Iris' face. + Thou hast not seen the lovely nymph I've named; + The better for thy peace.--Then will I trace + For thy instruction her transcendent grace. + Begin with lily white and blushing rose, + Take then the Loves and Graces... But what good + Words, idle words? for Beauty's Goddess could + By Iris be replaced, nor one suppose + The secret fraud--their grace so equal shows. + Thou at Cythera couldst, at Paphos too, + Of the same Iris Venus form anew. + + + + + + + ANOTHER IMITATION OF ANACREON + + + PRONE, on my couch I calmly slept + Against my wont. A little child + Awoke me as he gently crept + And beat my door. A tempest wild + Was raging-dark and cold the night. + "Have pity on my naked plight," + He begged, "and ope thy door".--"Thy name?" + I asked admitting him.--"The same + "Anon I'll tell, but first must dry + "My weary limbs, then let me try + "My mois'ened bow."--Despite my fear + The hearth I lit, then drew me near + My guest, and chafed his fingers cold. + "Why fear?" I thought. "Let me be bold + "No Polyphemus he; what harm + "In such a child?--Then I'll be calm!" + The playful boy drew out a dart, + Shook his fair locks, and to my heart + His shaft he launch'd.--"Love is my name," + He thankless cried, "I hither came + "To tame thee. In thine ardent pain + "Of Cupid think and young Climene."-- + "Ah! now I know thee, little scamp, + "Ungrateful, cruel boy! Decamp!" + Cupid a saucy caper cut, + Skipped through the door, and as it shut, + "My bow," he taunting cried, "is sound, + "Thy heart, poor comrade, feels the wound." + + + + + +*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TALES AND NOVELS OF FONTAINE, V10 *** + +*********** This file should be named 5284.txt or 5284.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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