Ribald Classic: The Monk Who Wouldn't Lie Down

December, 1973

At fair time, Guillaume the money-changer went to Provins and bought 80 pounds of fine provisions on behalf of several neighbors. But, after he had left Amiens on his way back, he passed through a forest, where robbers were lying in wait. When they saw Guillaume, they rode at him from all directions, knocked him from his horse and stole his money belt. Then the thieves turned their attention to killing his servant and Guillaume was able to escape on foot.He was a generous man and an honest one,...

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