id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt 5290 La Fontaine, Jean de Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Volume 16 .txt text/plain 4326 382 93 A fine gallant at length the lad appeared; A tender flame within her heart retained, The nymph's was Constance, that LOVE'S arrow shot: As none, howe'er, could think the subtle flame Still pensive sighs her breast appeared to heave: Of youthful beaux and belles, a charming set, And, 'mong the rest, fair Constance was a guest; THE company retired, Camillus said, At length love's piercing anguish made her speak: The plan which I've pursued your love to seek, are fled, and since I felt LOVE'S flame, She thought at first he meant to try her love; Camillus said: my sentiments I'll speak; I'm satisfied, said he, your love is pure; No, no, sweet fair, you know me not 'tis plain: I truly wish your fondest love to gain; That Constance from Camillus now received, A rich young squire, who soon declared his flame; Soon with the carpet simple Nicaise came, ./cache/5290.txt ./txt/5290.txt