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OF THE EXECRABLE DEVICES
when we have done so. The seneschal is any man to whom the care of the senses, and the guardianship of the soul is committed.
TALE XXVIII.
OF THE EXECRABLE DEVICES OF OLD WOMEN.
In the kingdom of a certain empress there lived a soldier who was happily espoused to a noble, chaste and beautiful wife. It happened that he was called upon to take a long journey, and previous to his departure he said to the lady—"I leave you no guard but your own discretion; I believe it to be wholly sufficient." He then embarked with his attendants. Pleased with the confidence reposed in her, she continued at her own mansion, in the daily practice of every virtue. A
