Chap-books of the eighteenth century . n to be his wife,resolved to forward the business.—In the mean time the Courtwas furnished, a Crown- and rich apparel prepared for theQueen ; but who she was the Nobles all wondered, and thedamsels marvelled; while the people in general flocked to seewho was to be the happy woman. At last the nuptial day arrived, and each one looked for abride, but who she was the next Chapter must discover. Chap. 2. The Marquis demands, and Marries the Old MansDaughter. When all things were prepared, the Noble Marquis took withhim a great Company of Earls Lords Knights S
Chap-books of the eighteenth century . n to be his wife,resolved to forward the business.—In the mean time the Courtwas furnished, a Crown- and rich apparel prepared for theQueen ; but who she was the Nobles all wondered, and thedamsels marvelled; while the people in general flocked to seewho was to be the happy woman. At last the nuptial day arrived, and each one looked for abride, but who she was the next Chapter must discover. Chap. 2. The Marquis demands, and Marries the Old MansDaughter. When all things were prepared, the Noble Marquis took withhim a great Company of Earls Lords Knights Squires, Gentle-men, Ladies, and Attendants, and went from the palace intothe country, towards Janicolas house, where the fair maidGrissel, ignorant of what had happened, or of what was to come,had made herself and house clean, determining with the rest ofthe neighbouring virgins to see this solemnity; at which instantarrived the Marquis with his Company, meeting Grissel withtwo pitchers of Water which she was carrying home. He asked. where her father was ? She answered, in the house—Go then,replied he, and tell him I would speak with him. The poor Patient Grissel. 175 man came forth to him somewhat abashed, until the Marquistaking him by the hand, said That he had a secret to impartto him; and taking him from the rest of the Company spoke tohim in the following manner: Janicola, I know thou always lovedst me, and I am satisfied thoudost not hate me now; you have been pleased when I have beenpleased, and you will not now be sorrowful if I am satisfied;nay I am sure if it lies in your power, you will further mydelight; for I am come with the intention of begging yourdaughter to be my wife; and I to be your son in law, will youtake me for your friend, as I have chose you for a father. The poor old man was so astonished, that he could not speakfor Joy, but when the extasy was over, he thus faintly replied j Most gracious Sovereign, You are my Lord, and therefore I must agree to
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