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5287	La Fontaine, Jean de	Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 13			.txt	text/plain	2922	229	91	TO charms and philters, secret spells and prayers, In which Saint Julian's prayer, to Reynold D'Ast, Possess you not, said one, some secret prayer 'Tis called SAINT JULIAN'S PRAYER that I recite, Perhaps, said Reynold, 'tis your usual care, In travelling, to say, like me, this prayer. Said Reynold, readily I acquiesce; To Castle-William, ere 'twas night, he got, There waited Reynold's coming at his ease, A youthful widow, charming as the day; The door was ope'd, and Reynold blessed the hand See, said the lady, if within the press Should I give way, said she, who'll tell the tale? That made her charms so exquisite to view. The swain now praised each charm within his view, And sought, with anxious care, love's charms to seize. Love's am'rous recompense of pleasures got. 'Twas time for bed; howe'er, the widow fair 'Twas prudent, doubtless; like a lady wise; Most clearly, Reynold all his wishes gained.	./cache/5287.txt	./txt/5287.txt