The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10): Containing an hundred pleasant NovelsBoccaccio, Giovanni
History
The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10): Containing an hundred pleasant Novels
Boccaccio, Giovanni
Allegories; Frame stories; Plague -- Europe -- History -- Fiction; Storytelling -- Fiction
Being on his journey towards _Bologna_, by the name of _Anichino_, and
not of _Lodovico_, and being there arrived; upon the day following,
and having understood the place of her abiding: it was his good happe,
to see the Lady at her Window; she appearing in his eye farre more
faire, then all reports had made her to be. Heereupon, his affection
became so enflamed to her, as he vowed, never to depart from _Bologna_,
untill he had obtained her love. And devising by what meanes he might
effect his hopes, he grew perswaded (setting all other attempts aside)
that if he could be entertained into her Husbands service, and undergo
some businesse in the house, time might tutor him to obtaine his
desire. Having given his attendants sufficient allowance, to spare his
company, and take no knowledge of him, selling his Horses also, and
other notices which might discover him: he grew into acquaintance with
the Hoste of the house where he lay, revealing an earnest desire in
himselfe, to serve some Lord or worthy Gentleman, if any were willing to
give him entertainment.
Now beleeve me Sir (answered the Hoste) you seeme worthy to have a good
service indeede, and I know a Noble Gentleman of this Cittie, who is
named _Egano_: he will (without all question) accept your offer, for
hee keepeth many men of verie good deserving, and you shall have my
furtherance therein so much as may be. As he promised, so he performed,
and taking _Anichino_ with him unto _Egano_: so farre he prevailed by
his friendly protestations, and good opinion of the young Gentleman;
that _Anichino_ was (without more ado) accepted into _Eganoes_ service,
then which, nothing could be more pleasing to him. Now had he the
benefit of dayly beholding his hearts Mistresse, and so acceptable
proved his service to _Egano_, that he grew very farre in love with
him: not undertaking any affayres whatsoever, without the advice and
direction of _Anichino_, so that he reposed his most especiall trust in
him, as a man altogether governed by him.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account