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I have sent this and the bit from Donne to our dean of students. She has a sense of humor as well as literate tastes. Thanks. Anne P. > In cases such as this, the question all Spenserians must ask themselves > is: ''What would Artegall do?' The answer surely lies in FQ V.iii, where > Braggadochio takes credit for Artegall's knightly prowess in defeating > Marinell. As Artegall puts it: > > Thou losell base, > That hast with borrowed plumes thy selfe endewed, > And others worth with leasings doest deface, > When they are all restor'd, thou shalt rest in disgrace. > > Artegall proceeds to prove that the work was his by 'showing his wounds' > (read preparatory notes) and proves the identity of the true Florimell by > means of the her magic google - I mean, girdle. > > Ah yes, whatever the topic, Spenser's there before you! > > Charlie > > -- > > Whatever you Wanadoo: > http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ > > This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: > http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm >