Ribald Classics

Ribald ClassicsThe Featherless NightingaleWhat? You have never heard of that prince of birds, that paragon of creatures, the nightingale without feathers? You do not know that ladies find his song much sweeter, his beauty more splendid, than those with the gayest of plumage? Then listen:When Lizio of Romagna was quite old, his wife bore him a daughter who grew up to be the loveliest and most charming young lady in those parts. Her name was Caterina. Lizio guarded her diligently against the advan...