There was a man who was loved by all women who kept his company, for more than he was broad and comely he had a kind and gentle spirit.
Seeing, in his youth, both the great joys and woes that union can bring, he was affectionate to all, man and woman alike, and with that he took great care, spreading that part that was joy with his company wherever he was politely accomodated. For this he was well received and his company much in demand.
At length he came upon a woman with whom he fell more deeply in love than ever he had hither, and he declared that his life would be for the loving of her. But she replied "am I to sit here the while you love me for ever, what of the loving of life ?" And she left.
He grown so used to a life of loving others, could be given no reason to find good or purpose within himself, though there was much, and never could answer the question she asked.
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