Broken Waffles
October, 1975
from I Ragionamenti,by Pietro Aretino, 1536So you want to be a procuress, eh? It takes a lot of guts, very great courage to trick men neatly and come off without any bumps or beating. You must be armed with a tongue that cuts, a heart that takes chances, a presumption that persuades, a brazen face, a step that doesn't drag, a patience that lasts, an obstinate ability to lie, a limping yes and a four-footed no. If you want to be a bawd, you must be equipped with enough science and shrewdness to s...
