Beatrix, Eremburge, Alys—lo!

Where are they, virgins debonair?

But what has become of last year’s snow?

Envoi

Prince, you may question how they fare,

This week, or liefer this year, I trow:

Still shall this burden the answer bear—

But what has become of last year’s snow?

François Villon.

A CARMAN’S ACCOUNT OF A LAWSUIT