Bawdy Tales Part 4 — The Widow’s Story
A merchant’s beautiful young daughter is seduced by a Genoese nobleman and discovers the wonder of sexual love
Tucksford, The Laxton Arms, May 27th — We had no need to cast lots yester-eve to choose who should entertain after supper tonight. Almost as soon as the Cook had finished his tale of the Devil and the Lady, the widow Dame Elizabeth called out above the hubbub and general hilarity. "Dear friends," she said, "for that is what I must perforce call you now, there being none of my family left alive. The cook has regaled us wit...