And unhappy indeed is the lady who keeps not close ward
over the treasure which brings her so much honour if it be well guarded,
and so much shame if it be neglected."
8 Boaistuau's edition of 1558 here contains the following
interpolation: "As should be done by those who, having their
lives provided for, have no occupation save that of studying
Holy Writ, listening to sermons and preaching, and exerting
themselves to act virtuously in all things."--L.
"It seems to me, Geburon," said Longarine, "that there is no great
virtue in refusing a Grey Friar, and that it would rather be impossible
to love one."
"Longarine," replied Geburon, "they who are not accustomed to such
lovers as yours do by no means despise the Grey Friars, for the latter
are as handsome and as strong as we are, and they are readier and
fresher also, for we are worn-out with our service. Moreover, they talk
like angels and are as importunate as the devil, so that such women as
have never seen other robes than their coarse drugget ones,(9) are truly
virtuous when they escape out of their hands.
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