Is it surprising if, after all this time, we’re sceptical he’s ever going to come? I mean, what sort of bridegroom would turn up this late for his own wedding celebration? As for those pious frumps in the corner, no one in their right mind would take them to a party. A wedding feast with those ninnies present would be more like a wake, they’re so serious. I visit the poor as often as them, and give the parish orphans gifts at Christmas. Just because I like to play the spinet doesn’t make me immoral. What’s wrong with having a good time? We have to do something to amuse ourselves while we’re waiting.
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Simon Collings
Painting by Hieronymus Franken II (1578-1623)
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