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The Decameron on a quaint design to be painted at the entrance of his great hall. The First Day | The Ninth Novell
Guillaume, hearing the simplicity of the request, replied, “Sir, I cannot
Storyteller: Elissa
advise you on anything rare or unseen, but if you would be taught
something good and had a disposition to see it effected, I could
Giving all men to understand, that justice is necessary in
instruct you in an excellent emblem you have not encountered.”
a king above all things else. The King of Cyprus was wittily

reprimanded by the words of a Gentlewoman of Gascony, and
Master Herminio, curious, asked Guillaume to share it, promising
to have it painted. Guillaume replied, “Do nothing but this, Sir:
Paint over the portal of your hall the lively picture of Liberality, became virtuously altered from his vicious disposition.
to bid all your friends better welcome than they have received.”

Master Herminio, struck with sudden shame, his complexion
changing, said, “Master Guillaume, I will have your advice
depicted over my gate, and she shall give such a welcome that
you and all these gentlemen will say I have both seen her and
become reasonably acquainted with her.” From that time forward,
Guillaume’s words had such an effect on Signior Herminio that
he became the most generous and hospitable man in Genoa,
welcoming both strangers and citizens with honor and friendship.

1985 HAND COLORED AQUA TINTA / AQUA FORTE
29,5X19,5 CM. | 11¾X7½ IN. (IMAGE SIZE).
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The Decameron