The book Tales And Novels of J. De La Fontaine — volume 01 was written by author La Fontaine Jean De Here you can read free online of Tales And Novels of J. De La Fontaine — volume 01 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Tales And Novels of J. De La Fontaine — volume 01 a good or bad book?
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cruel, go, expose thy charms, Grim death will quickly spare me these alarms! JOCONDE'S reply our records ne'er relate, Nor what he did, nor how he left his mate; And since contemp'raries decline the task; 'Twere folly, such details of me to ask. We're told, howe'er, when ready to depart, With flowing tears she press'd him to her heart; And on his arm a brilliant bracelet plac'd, With hair around her picture nicely trac'd; This guard in full remembrance of my love, She cried;--then clasped h...er hands to pow'rs above. TO see such dire distress, and poignant grief, Might lead to think, soon death would bring relief; But I, who know full well the female mind, At best oft doubt affliction of the kind. JOCONDE set out at length; but that same morn; As on he mov'd, his soul with anguish torn, He found the picture he had quite forgot, Then turn'd his steed, and back began to trot. While musing what excuse to make his mate, At home he soon arriv'd, and op'd the gate; Alighted unobserv'd, ran up the stairs; And ent'ring to the lady unawares, He found this darling rib, so full of charms; Intwin'd within a valet's brawny arms!
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