Tractus de Hermaphrodites - Or, A Treatise of Hermaphrodites by Giles Jacob
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The Parson by this time being ready to perform his Office, the Bride and
Bridegroom, and _Diana_ were usher'd into a great Hall, hung round with Scripture Paintings, particularly of our Saviour, illustrating his whole Life from his Birth, and being laid in the Manger to the Time of his Crucifixion. When the Service was over, and the wedded Couple had join'd their Hands and Hearts, a splendid Entertainment was provided by the Parson to refresh them after the Fatigue of their Journey, which continuing 'till it was late in the Evening, the Bride and Bridegroom, and _Diana_ had not time for their Return to _Urbino_, whereupon the Parson, in good Manners, first took Notice of it, and withal offer'd them the Use of his House, which they accepted, considering it would at least be hazardous, if not impossible to reach _Urbino_ that Night. The Bride and Bridegroom, and all the Company, were as merry as was possible, and after Supper, Directions were given by the Parson for preparing the Beds; but before the usual Time of retiring to Rest, his Brother coming accidentally from _Bonona_, there arose some Difficulty with the Parson in the disposal of his Guests, he having no more Beds than two at liberty: At last they agreed that _Diana_ should lye with the Parson's Wife, who was a very handsom Woman, and the Parson and his Brother were to pig together, whereby there would be a Bed at the Service of the Bride and Bridegroom. Several Bottles of _Champaign_ and _Burgundy_, and of fine _Italian_ Wines being drank, the Bride and Bridegroom were put to Bed with a great deal of Solemnity; afterwards _Diana_ and the Parson's Wife were lighted to their Apartment, and he and his Brother repair'd to theirs. _Diana_ observing the Parson's Wife to be a beautiful Woman, particularly as she undress'd her self, had a very strong Inclination for her usual Sportings; and in order to carry on an Intrigue with |
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