9-10, Donno Granni, Pietro, mare

NOVEL X.  Donno Granni undertakes to transform his gossip Pietro’s wife into a mare, at his request; but when it comes to putting on the tail, Pietro cries out, and spoils the whole business.  The queen’s novel provoked some murmuring… Leer más9-10, Donno Granni, Pietro, mare

9-8, Biondello, Ciacco, dinner, lampreys

NOVEL VIII. Biondello imposes upon one Ciacco with regard to a dinner; who revenges himself afterwards, and causes the ouier to be soundly beaten.  It was generally agreed, that what Talano had seen in his sleep was no dream, but… Leer más9-8, Biondello, Ciacco, dinner, lampreys

9-5, Calandrino is in love with a certain damsel

NOVEL V.  Calandrino is in love with a certain damsel; Bruno prepares a charm for her, by virtue of which she follows him, and they are found together by his wife.  Neifile’s short novel being concluded, without either too much… Leer más9-5, Calandrino is in love with a certain damsel

9-3, Master Simon, Bruno, Buffalmacco, Nello, Calandrino, pregnant

NOVEL III.  Master Simon, the doctor, with Bruno, and the rest, make Calandrino believe that he is with child. The patient gives them fowls and money, to compound a medicine for him, and he recovers without being delivered.  After Eliza… Leer más9-3, Master Simon, Bruno, Buffalmacco, Nello, Calandrino, pregnant

THE NINTH DAY. NOVEL I. Madam Francesca, two lovers

THE NINTH DAY.  Aurora had now changed the heavens from blue to purple, and the flowers along the meadows began to open to the rising sun, when the queen arose with all her company; and they took a walk together… Leer másTHE NINTH DAY. NOVEL I. Madam Francesca, two lovers