The Woman of Orléans and the Merchant in the Dung Heap

Or, How to Spy on Your Wife and End Up in a Ditch.

A merchant thinks he’s outwitting his wife. She’s five steps ahead. This fabliau has it all: deception, seduction and medieval sass. 

Apologies for the sound quality, and for my utter inability to contain the cat - you will hear him mewing early in the episode.

📜 Text: Translation by Nathaniel E. Dubin

🎵 Title music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada

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