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DE LA FONTAINE + + + + Volume 16. + + Contains: + The Amorous Courtesan + Nicaise + + + + THE AMOROUS COURTESAN + + + DAN CUPID, though the god of soft amour, + In ev'ry age works miracles a store; + Can Catos change to male coquets at ease; + And fools make oracles whene'er he please; + Turn wolves to sheep, and ev'ry thing so well, + That naught remains the former shape to tell: + Remember, Hercules, with wond'rous pow'r, + And Polyphemus, who would men devour: + The one upon a rock himself would fling, + And to the winds his am'rous ditties sing; + To cut his beard a nymph could him inspire; + And, in the water, he'd his face admire. + His club the other to a spindle changed, + To please the belle with whom he often ranged. + + A hundred instances the fact attest, + But sage Boccace has one, it is confessed, + Which seems to me, howe'er we search around, + To be a sample, rarely to be found. + 'Tis Chimon that I mean, a savage youth, + Well formed in person, but the rest uncouth, + A bear in mind, but Cupid much can do, + LOVE licked the cub, and decent soon he grew. + A fine gallant at length the lad appeared; + From whence the change?--Fine eyes his bosom cheered + The piercing rays no sooner reached his sight, + But all the savage took at once to flight; + He felt the tender flame; polite became; + You'll find howe'er, our tale is not the same. + + I MEAN to state how once an easy fair, + Who oft amused the youth devoid of care, + A tender flame within her heart retained, + Though haughty, singular, and unrestrained. + Not easy 'twas her favours to procure; + Rome was the place where dwelled this belle impure; + The mitre and the cross with her were naught; + Though at her feet, she'd give them not a thought; + And those who were not of the highest class, + No moments were allowed with her to pass. + A member of the conclave, first in rank, + To be her slave, she'd scarcely deign to thank; + Unless a cardinal's gay nephew came, + And then, perhaps, she'd listen to his flame; + The pope himself, had he perceived her charms, + Would not have been too good to grace her arms. + Her pride appeared in clothes as well as air, + And on her sparkled gold and jewels rare; + In all the elegance of dress arrayed, + Embroidery and lace, her taste displayed. + + THE god of soft amour beheld her aim; + And sought at once her haughty soul to tame; + A Roman gentleman, of finest form, + Soon in her bosom raised a furious storm; + Camillus was the name this youth had got; + The nymph's was Constance, that LOVE'S arrow shot: + Though he was mild, good humoured, and serene, + No sooner Constance had his person seen, + And in her breast received the urchin's dart, + Than throbs, and trembling fears o'erwhelmed her heart. + The flame she durst declare no other way, + Than by those sighs, which feelings oft betray. + Till then, nor shame nor aught could her retain; + Now all was changed:--her bashfulness was plain. + As none, howe'er, could think the subtle flame + Would lie concealed with such a haughty dame, + Camillus nothing of the kind supposed. + Though she incessantly by looks disclosed, + That something unrevealed disturbed the soul, + And o'er her mind had absolute control. + Whatever presents Constance might receive, + Still pensive sighs her breast appeared to heave: + Her tints of beauty too, began to fail, + And o'er the rose, the lily to prevail. + + ONE night Camillus had a party met, + Of youthful beaux and belles, a charming set, + And, 'mong the rest, fair Constance was a guest; + The evening passed in jollity and jest; + For few to holy converse seemed inclined, + And none for Methodists appeared designed: + Not one, but Constance, deaf to wit was found, + And, on her, raillery went briskly round. + + THE supper o'er the company withdrew, + But Constance suddenly was lost to view; + Beside a certain bed she took her seat, + Where no one ever dreamed she would retreat, + And all supposed, that ill, or spirits weak, + She home had run, or something wished to seek. + + THE company retired, Camillus said, + He meant to write before he went to bed, + And told his valet he might go to rest + A lucky circumstance, it is confessed. + Thus left alone, and as the belle desired; + Who, from her soul, the spark so much admired; + Yet knew not how the subject to disclose, + Or, in what way her wishes to propose; + At length, with trembling accents, she revealed; + The flame she longer could not keep concealed. + + EXCEEDINGLY surprised Camillus seemed, + And scarcely could believe but what he dreamed; + Why, hey! said he, good lady, is it thus, + With favoured friends, you doubtful points discuss? + He made her sit, and then his seat regained + Who would have thought, cried he, you here remained; + Now who this hiding place to you could tell? + 'Twas LOVE, fond LOVE! replied the beauteous belle; + And straight a blush her lovely cheek suffused, + So rare with those to Cyprian revels used; + For Venus's vot'ries, to pranks resigned, + Another way, to get a colour, find. + + CAMILLUS, truly, some suspicions had, + That he was loved, though neither fool nor mad; + Nor such a novice in the Paphian scene, + But what he could at once some notions glean: + More certain tokens, howsoe'er, to get, + And set the lady's feelings on the fret, + By trying if the gloom that o'er her reigned + Was only sly pretence, he coldness feigned. + + SHE often sighed as if her heart would break; + At length love's piercing anguish made her speak: + What you will say, cried she, I cannot guess, + To see me thus a fervent flame confess. + The very thought my face with crimson dyes; + My way of life no shield for this supplies; + The moment pure affection 's in the soul, + No longer wanton freaks the mind control. + + MY conduct to excuse, what can I say? + O could my former life be done away, + And in your recollection naught remain, + But what might virtuous constancy maintain + At all event, my frankness overlook, + Too well I see, the fatal path I took + Has such displeasure to your breast conveyed, + My zeal will rather hurt than give me aid; + But hurt or not, I'll idolize you still: + Beat, drive away, contemn me as you will; + Or worse, if you the torment can contrive + I'm your's alone, Camillus, while alive. + + TO this harangue the wary youth replied + In truth, fair lady, I could ne'er decide, + To criticise what others round may do.- + 'Tis not the line I'd willingly pursue; + And I will freely say, that your discourse + Has much surprised me, though 'tis void of force. + To you it surely never can belong, + To say variety in love is wrong; + Besides, your sex, and decency, 'tis clear, + To ev'ry disadvantage you appear. + What use this eloquence, and what your aim? + Such charms alone as your's could me inflame; + Their pow'r is great, but fully I declare, + I do not like advances from the FAIR. + + To Constance this a thunder-clap appeared; + Howe'er, she in her purpose persevered. + Said she, this treatment doubtless I deserve; + But still, from truth my tongue can never swerve, + And if I may presume my thoughts to speak, + The plan which I've pursued your love to seek, + Had never proved injurious to my cause, + If still my beauty merited applause. + From what you've said, and what your looks express + To please your sight, no charms I now possess. + Whence comes this change?--to you i will refer; + Till now I was admired, you must aver; + And ev'ry one my person highly praised; + These precious gifts, that admiration raised, + Alas! are fled, and since I felt LOVE'S flame, + Experience whispers, I'm no more the same; + No longer have charms that please your eyes: + How happy I should feel if they'd suffice! + + THE suppliant belle now hoped to be allowed + One half his bed to whom her sighs were vowed; + But terror closed her lips; she nothing said, + Though oft her eyes were to his pillow led. + To be confused the wily stripling feigned, + And like a statue for a time remained. + + AT length he said:--I know not what to do; + Undressing, by myself, I can't pursue. + Shall I your valet call? rejoined the fair; + On no account, said he, with looks of care; + I would not have you in my chamber seen, + Nor thought that here, by night, a girl had been, + Your caution is enough, the belle replied: + Myself between the wall and bed I'll hide, + 'Twill what you fear prevent, and ills avoid; + But bolt the door: you'll then be not annoyed; + Let no one come; for once I'll do my best, + And as your valet act till you're undressed; + To am'rous Constance this permission grant + The honour would her throbbing breast enchant. + + THE youth to her proposal gave consent, + And Constance instantly to business went; + The means she used to take his clothes were such, + That scarcely once his person felt her touch; + She stopt not there, but even freely chose + To take from off his feet, both shoes and hose + What, say you:--With her hands did Constance this? + Pray tell me what you see therein amiss? + I wish sincerely I could do the same, + With one for whom I feel a tender flame. + + BETWEEN the clothes in haste Camillus flew, + Without inviting Constance to pursue. + She thought at first he meant to try her love; + But raillery, this conduct was above. + His aim, howe'er more fully to unfold, + She presently observed:--'Tis very cold; + Where shall I sleep? said she: + + CAMILLUS + + Just where you please; + + CONSTANCE + + What, on this chair? + + CAMILLUS + + No, no, be more at ease; + Come into bed. + + CONSTANCE + + Unlace me then, I pray. + + CAMILLUS + + I cannot: I'm undressed, and cold as clay: + Unlace yourself.-- + + Just then the belle perceived + A poinard, which anxiety relieved; + She drew it from the scabbard, cut her lace, + And many parts of dress designed for grace, + The works of months, embroidery and flow'r + Now perished in the sixtieth of an hour, + Without regret, or seeming to lament, + What more than life will of the sex content. + + YE dames of Britain, Germany, or France, + Would you have done as much, through complaisance? + You would not, I'm convinced: the thing is clear; + But doubtless this, at Rome, must fine appear. + + POOR Constance softly to the bed approached, + No longer now supposing she encroached, + And trusting that, no stratagem again + Would be contrived to give her bosom pain. + Camillus said: my sentiments I'll speak; + Dissimulation I will never seek; + She who can proffer what should be denied, + Shall never be admitted by my side; + But if the place your approbation meet, + I won't refuse your lying at my feet. + + FAIR Constance such reproof could not withstand, + 'Twas well the poinard was not in her hand; + Her bosom so severely felt the smart, + She would have plunged the dagger through her heart: + But Hope, sweet Hope! still fluttered to her view; + And young Camillus pretty well she knew; + Howe'er with such severity he spoke, + That e'en the mildest saint it would provoke; + Yet, in a swain so easy, gentle, kind, + 'Twas strange so little lenity to find. + + SHE placed herself, as order'd, cross the bed, + And at his feet at length reclined her head; + A kiss on them she ventured to impress, + But not too roughly, lest she should transgress: + We may conjecture if he were at ease; + What victory! to see her stoop to please; + A beauty so renowned for charms and pride, + 'Twould take a week, to note each trait described; + No other fault than paleness he could trace, + Which gave her (causes known) still higher grace. + + CAMILLUS stretched his legs, and on her breast + Familiarly allowed his feet to rest; + A cushion made of what so fair appeared, + That envy might from ivory be feared; + Then seemed as if to Morpheus he inclined, + And on the pillow sullenly resigned. + At last the sighs with which her bosom heaved, + Gave vent to floods of tears that much relieved; + This was the end:--Camillus silence broke, + And to tell the belle with pleasing accents spoke + I'm satisfied, said he, your love is pure; + Come hither charming girl and be secure. + She t'wards him moved; Camillus near her slid; + Could you, cried he, believe that what I did, + Was seriously the dictates of my soul, + To act the brute and ev'ry way control? + No, no, sweet fair, you know me not 'tis plain: + I truly wish your fondest love to gain; + Your heart I've probed, 'tis all that I desire; + Mid joys I swim; my bosom feels the fire. + Your rigour now in turn you may display; + It is but fair: be bountiful I pray; + Myself from hence your lover I declare; + No woman merits more my bed to share, + Whatever rank, or beauty, sense or life, + You equally deserve to be my wife; + Your husband I'll become; forget the past; + Unpleasant recollections should not last. + Yet there's one thing which much I wish to speak + The marriage must be secret that we seek; + There's no occasion reasons to disclose; + What I have said I trust will you dispose, + To act as I desire: you'll find it best:-- + A wedding 's like amours while unconfessed; + One THEN both husband and gallant appears, + And ev'ry wily act the bosom cheers. + Till we, continued he, a priest can find, + Are you, to trust my promises inclined? + You safely may; he'll to his word adhere: + His heart is honest, and his tongue sincere. + + TO this fair Constance answered not a word, + Which showed, with him, her sentiments concurred. + The spark, no novice in the dumb assent, + Received her silence fully as 'twas meant; + The rest involved in myst'ry deep remains; + Thus Constance was requitted for her pains. + + YE Cyprian nymphs to profit turn my tale; + The god of LOVE, within his vot'ries pale, + Has many, if their sentiments were known, + That I'd prefer for Hymen's joys alone. + My wife, not always to the spindle true, + Will many things in life, not seem to view; + By Constance and her conduct you may see + How, with this theory, her acts agree; + She proved the truth of what I here advance, + And reaped the fruits produced by complaisance, + A horde of nuns I know who, ev'ry night, + Would such adventures wage with fond delight. + + PERHAPS it will not be with ease believed, + That Constance from Camillus now received, + A proof of LOVE'S enchanting balmy sweet, + A proof perhaps you'll think her used to meet; + But ne'er till then she tasted pleasures pure; + Her former life no blisses could secure. + You ask the cause, and signs of doubt betray: + Who TRULY loves, the same will ever say. + + + + + + + NICAISE + + + TO serve the shop as 'prentice was the lot; + Of one who had the name of Nicaise got; + A lad quite ignorant beyond his trade, + And what arithmetick might lend him aid; + A perfect novice in the wily art, + That in amours is used to win the heart. + Good tradesmen formerly were late to learn + The tricks that soon in friars we discern; + They ne'er were known those lessons to begin, + Till more than down appeared upon the chin. + But now-a-days, in practice, 'tis confessed, + These shopkeepers are knowing as the best. + + OUR lad of ancient date was less advanced; + At scenes of love his eyes had never glanced; + Be that as 'twill, he now was in the way, + And naught but want of wit produced delay: + A belle indeed had on him set her heart + His master's daughter felt LOVE'S poignant smart; + A girl of most engaging mind and mien, + And always steady in her conduct seen. + Sincerity of soul or humour free, + Or whether with her taste it might agree, + A fool 'twas clear presided o'er her soul, + And all her thoughts and actions felt control. + Some bold gallant would p'erhaps inform her plain, + She ever kept wild Folly in her train, + And nothing say to me who tales relate; + But oft on reason such proceedings wait. + If you a goddess love, advance she'll make; + Our belle the same advantages would take. + Her fortune, wit, and charm, attention drew, + And many sparks would anxiously pursue; + How happy he who should her heart obtain, + And Hymen prove he had not sighed in vain! + But she had promised, to the modest youth, + Who first was named, her confidence and truth; + The little god of pleasing soft desire + With full compliance with his whims require. + + THe belle was pleased the 'prentice to prefer: + A handsome lad with truth we may aver, + Quite young, well made, with fascinating eye: + Such charms are ne'er despised we may rely, + But treasures thought, no FAIR will e'er neglect; + Whate'er her senses say, she'll these respect. + For one that LOVE lays hold of by the soul, + A thousand by the eyes receive control. + + THIS sprightly girl with soft endearing ease, + Exerted ev'ry care the lad to please, + To his regards she never shy appeared; + Now pinched his arm, then smiled and often leered; + Her hand across his eyes would sometimes put; + At others try to step upon his foot. + To this he nothing offered in reply, + Though oft his throbbing bosom heaved a sigh. + + So many tender scenes, at length we find, + Produced the explanation LOVE designed; + The youthful couple, we may well believe, + Would from each other mutual vows receive; + They neither promises nor kisses spared, + Incalculable were the numbers shared; + If he had tried to keep exact account, + He soon had been bewildered with th' amount; + To such infinity it clearly ran, + Mistakes would rise if he pursued the plan; + A ceremony solely was required, + Which prudent girls have always much admired, + Yet this to wait gave pain and made her grieve; + From you, said she, the boon I would receive; + Or while I live the rapture never know, + That Hymen at his altar can bestow; + To you I promise, by the pow'rs divine, + My hand and heart I truly will resign. + Howe'er I'll freely say, should Hymen fail + To make me your's and wishes not prevail, + You must not fancy I'll become a nun, + Though much I hope to act as I've begun; + To marry you would please me to the soul; + But how can WE the ruling pow'rs control? + Too much I'm confident you love my fame, + To aim at what might bring me soon to shame: + In wedlock I've been asked by that and this; + My father thinks these offers not amiss; + But, Nicaise, I'll allow you still to hope, + That if with others I'm obliged to cope, + No matter whether counsellor or judge. + Since clearly ev'ry thing to such I grudge, + The marriage eve, or morn, or day, or hour, + To you I'll give--the first enchanting flow'r. + + THE lad most gratefully his thanks returned; + His breast with ev'ry soft emotion burned. + Within a week, to this sweet charmer came, + A rich young squire, who soon declared his flame; + On which she said to Nicaise:--he will do; + This spark will easily let matters through; + And as the belle was confident of that, + She gave consent and listened to his chat. + Soon all was settled and arranged the day, + When marriage they no longer would delay, + You'll fully notice this:--I think I view + The thoughts which move around and you pursue; + 'Twas doubtless clear, whatever bliss in store, + The lady was betrothed, and nothing more. + + THOUGH all was fixed a week before the day, + Yet fearing accidents might things delay, + Or even break the treaty ere complete, + She would not our apprentice fully greet, + Till on the very morn she gave her hand, + Lest chance defeated what was nicely planned. + + HOWE'ER the belle was to the altar led, + A virgin still, and doomed the squire to wed, + Who, quite impatient, consummation sought, + As soon as he the charmer back had brought; + But she solicited the day apart, + And this obtained, alone by prayers and art. + 'Twas early morn, and 'stead of bed she dressed, + In ev'ry thing a queen had thought the best; + With diamonds, pearls, and various jewels rare; + Her husband riches had, she was aware, + Which raised her into rank that dress required, + And all her neighbours envied and admired. + Her lover, to secure the promised bliss, + An hour's indulgence gained to take a kiss. + A bow'r within a garden was the spot, + Which, for their private meeting, they had got. + A confidant had been employed around, + To watch if any one were lurking found. + + THE lady was the first who thither came; + To get a nosegay was, she said, her aim; + And Nicaise presently her steps pursued, + Who, when the turf within the bow'r he viewed, + Exclaimed, oh la! how wet it is my dear! + Your handsome clothes will be spoiled I fear! + A carpet let me instantly provide? + Deuce take the clothes! the fair with anger cried; + Ne'er think of that: I'll say I had a fall; + Such accident a loss I would not call, + When Time so clearly on the wing appears, + 'Tis right to banish scruples, cares, and fears; + Nor think of clothes nor dress, however fine, + But those to dirt or flames at once resign; + Far better this than precious time to waste, + Since frequently in minutes bliss we taste; + A quarter of an hour we now should prize, + The place no doubt will very well suffice; + With you it rests such moments to employ, + And mutually our bosoms fill with joy. + I scarcely ought to say what now I speak, + But anxiously your happiness I seek. + + INDEED, the anxious, tender youth replied, + To save such costly clothes we should decide; + I'll run at once, and presently be here; + Two minutes will suffice I'm very clear. + AWAY the silly lad with ardour flew, + And left no time objections to renew. + His wondrous folly cured the charming dame; + Whose soul so much disdained her recent flame; + That instantly her heart resumed its place, + Which had too long been loaded with disgrace: + Go, prince of fools, she to herself exclaimed, + For ever, of thy conduct, be ashamed; + To lose thee surely I can ne'er regret, + Impossible a worse I could have met. + I've now considered, and 'tis very plain, + Thou merit'st not such favours to obtain; + From hence I swear, by ev'ry thing above; + My husband shall alone possess my love; + And least I might be tempted to betray, + To him I'll instantly the boon convey, + Which Nicaise might have easily received; + Thank Heav'n my breast from folly is relieved. + This said, by disappointment rendered sour, + The beauteous bride in anger left the bow'r. + Soon with the carpet simple Nicaise came, + And found that things no longer were the same. + + THE lucky hour, ye suitors learn I pray, + Is not each time the clock strikes through the day, + In Cupid's alphabet I think I've read, + Old Time, by lovers, likes not to be led; + And since so closely he pursues his plan, + 'Tis right to seize him, often as you can. + Delays are dangerous, in love or war, + And Nicaise is a proof they fortune mar. + + QUITE out of breath with having quickly run; + Delighted too that he so soon had done, + The youth returned most anxious to employ, + The carpet for his mistress to enjoy, + But she alas! with rage upon her brow, + Had left the spot, he knew not why nor how; + And to her company returned in haste + The flame extinguished that her mind disgraced. + Perhaps she went the jewel to bestow, + Upon her spouse, whose breast with joy would glow: + What jewel pray?--The one that ev'ry maid + Pretends to have, whatever tricks she's played. + This I believe; but I'll no dangers run; + To burn my fingers I've not yet begun; + Yet I allow, howe'er, in such a case, + The girl, who fibs, therein no sin can trace. + + OUR belle who, thanks to Nicaise, yet retained; + In spite of self, the flow'r he might have gained, + Was grumbling still, when he the lady met + Why, how is this, cried he, did you forget, + That for this carpet I had gone away? + When spread, how nicely on it we might play! + You'd soon to woman change the silly maid; + Come, let's return, and not the bliss evade; + No fear of dirt nor spoiling of your dress; + And then my love I fully will express. + + NOT so, replied the disappointed dame, + We'll put it off:--perhaps 'twould hurt your frame + Your health I value, and I would advise, + To be at ease, take breath, and prudence prize; + Apprentice in a shop you now are bound + Next 'prentice go to some gallant around; + You'll not so soon his pleasing art require, + Nor to your tutorage can I now aspire. + Friend Nicaise take some neighb'ring servant maid, + You're quite a master in the shopping trade; + Stuffs you can sell, and ask the highest price; + And to advantage turn things in a trice. + But opportunity you can't discern; + To know its value,--prithee go and learn. + + + + +ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS: + +Delays are dangerous, in love or war +Opportunity you can't discern--prithee go and learn + + + + + +*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TALES AND NOVELS OF FONTAINE, V16 *** + +*********** This file should be named 5290.txt or 5290.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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