But only on condition that thereafter they shall cease
To daub, and let us monks enjoy our privilege in peace.”
Before the ladies could rejoin, two other saints appeared—
Peter and Lawrence—by the dames no less than monks revered.
They reasoned with the parties, and so well employed their wit,
That they persuaded them at length the difference to split.
The monks agreed to yield five years; the ladies condescended
Up to their fortieth year to paint, and there the trial ended.
And the same merry Monk of Montaudon voices his sentiments thus:
I like those sports the world calls folly,