The Amorous Goldsmith

The Amorous GoldsmithOnce there was a goldsmith who had but two passions in life: women, and good wine. One day he entered the house of a friend and observed on one of the walls the picture of a young woman; fairer or lovelier or prettier wench eye never beheld. The goldsmith studied the portrait with interest, and was astounded by its beauty; straight way his heart was invaded by a fond love for the image, so that he fell sick and was presently on the verge of destruction. One of his friends ca...