But only that sweet laugh wherewith she slays me.
About this time appeared the Heptameron, a series of tales of similar form and character to the Decameron of Boccaccio. This work was attributed to Margaret of Navarre, and doubtless was written by the queen with the assistance of some of her people. The tales are too long to quote.
Jehan du Pontalais wrote a clever satirical skit on the love of money.
MONEY
Who money has, well wages the campaign;
Who money has, becomes of gentle strain;
Who money has, to honor all accord:
He is my lord.
Who money has, the ladies ne’er disdain;
Who money has, loud praises will attain;