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“He who would make himself beloved by a maiden, must entertain her with fine discourses, and offer her engaging presents: he must also incessantly praise her beauty. It requires good sense to be a skilful lover.
“There is no malady or sickness more
severe, than not to be content with ones
lot.
“The heart alone knows what passes
within the heart: and that which
betrays the soul is the soul itself.
“If you would bend your mistress to
your passion, you must only go by night
to see her. When a thing is known to
a third person, it never succeeds.
“Seek not to seduce another’s wife with
the alluring charms of Runic
incantations.
“Be humane and gentle to those you
meet travelling in the mountains, or on
the sea.
“He who hath a good supper in his
travelling wallet, rejoices himself at the
approach of night.
