Ribald Classic: Riddles And Night Secrets
October, 1977
In 16th century italy, ladies of gentle birth were expected to be well-spoken and modest in all things--at least in company. But there was one license permitted them when, after dinner, the guests gathered for one of the most popular oral games of the time--the telling of riddles or enigmas. Here follow some of those feminine inventions:FlorianaThis is a lady's pretty treasure--Five fingers' span will tell its measure. Formed of the softest skin outside. Within, the warmest nooks reside. The fir...
