before long. Although it seems impossible to Aucassin that this
prediction should be verified, Nicolette has little difficulty in
fulfilling her promise, for, hastening back to her old home, she
obtains some of her own clothes, and, thus restored to her wonted
appearance, presents herself before the delighted Aucassin, who,
overjoyed to see her once more, clasps her rapturously to his heart.

The ballad adds that the two lovers, united for good and all, lived
happy ever after, and were an example to all faithful lovers in the
beautiful land of Biaucaire.

Many years abode they there,
Many years in shade or sun,
In great gladness and delight.
Ne'er had Aucassin regret,
Nor his lady Nicolette.
Now my story all is done--
Said and sung!

FOOTNOTES:

[Footnote 12: All the quotations in this chapter are from Andrew
Lang's version of "Aucassin and Nicolette."]




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