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OF THE PUNISHMENT
conducted him to Troy. The Greeks prevailed; and after his decease, and the capture of the city, the hostages of the adverse side were set at liberty. (87)
APPLICATION.
My beloved, Paris represents the devil; Helen, the human soul, or all mankind. Troy is hell. Ulixes is Christ; and Achilles, the Holy Ghost. The arms signify the cross, keys, lance, crown, &c.
TALE LXXVII.
OF THE PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS.
There was an emperor whose porter was remarkably sagacious. He earnestly besought
Have clean meat and fresh water, or my mother
Is like to hear on't,"—
than suddenly to assume sword and spear, and change his petticoat for a coat of mail.
