"There's Montelhéry, far inland,
That stands in place secure;
While La Rochelle, upon the coast,
Doth sieges oft endure.
"Now for these castles—both preserved—
First in his prince's love
Shall Montelhéry's chief be placed,
Or La Rochelle's above?"
"Oh! doubtless, sire," the sinner said,
"That king will love the most