Chapter 100 wit of the poet dante

wit of the poet dante In the fifteenth century in Italy, Poggio, who was famous for telling jokes and anecdotes, wrote in his famous joke In the collection, many jokes and anecdotes related to the poet Dante are collected, showing that the author of "Divine Comedy" usually What kind of witty and humorous it is to be a human being every day, and how humorous it is between talking and laughing. It is said that Brother Canai, Prince of Florence, once invited Dante to a feast.Brother Prince and him Our servants, we agreed to play tricks on the great poet.During the meal, they will everyone

The leftover meat and bones were quietly thrown at Dante's feet.At first it was covered by a tablecloth, so look Nothing came out, and when the tablecloth was removed after the meal, there was nothing at other people's feet (the European upper class at that time It is customary for them to eat meat with their hands, and throw the leftover meat and bones under the table to feed the dogs), but A large pile of fleshy bones piled up next to Ding's feet.The master and servant all laughed, mocking him as a greedy glutton. Seeing this situation, Dante replied calmly: "You don't have to be surprised, this situation happens to be

Proves one thing: If dogs like to eat bones, it just proves that I am not a dog. " On another occasion, the poet was exiled to Sierra because of his political differences.One day, full of anger, he Sitting alone in a small church meditating, a layman recognized him as the great poet Dante, so he came over to accompany him. He went around nonchalantly, asking him some very stupid and ridiculous questions.Dante made a few perfunctory words, I was getting impatient, and suddenly asked this person: "Please tell me, what do you think is the stupidest animal in the world?" what? "

"Big elephant," the man replied. "Now, Big Elephant," said Dante, "please spare me, for I have a lot on my mind Willing to be disturbed by others. "So the man went away in a panic. Dante could not settle down in Florence because of disagreements with the church.Had to travel around.This At that time, Rober, king of Nebnes, admired the fame of the poet, so he wrote a book and asked someone to invite Dante to his court as a guest, Dante was invited to go, and arrived at Narbones.As he was a poet and was tired from the journey, he arrived in Nab After Nice, he didn't change his clothes, so he put on the travel robe and followed the envoy to meet King Lobo.at this time

Just in time for King Lobo's banquet, all the princes and ministers present were rich and embroidered clothes. The messenger saw Dante's clothes He was old, so he was invited to sit down at the last seat.Dante knew that King Nabernath looked down on him, and was about to walk away, But he thought that since he came and was hungry, he ate his fill without saying a word, and then left without saying goodbye. King Nabernath's banquet was over, and he remembered Dante, and asked someone to invite him to meet him, only to realize that he had passed away. gone.He knew that he had slowed him down just now, so he hurriedly sent someone to chase Dante back, and apologized to him.

Then another feast was held to entertain him, and he was invited to sit at the head. This time, Dante had already put on a brand new brocade robe.But when the banquet was in progress, Dante Then he put the leftover food on his body, wiped his hands and mouth with the sleeve of his robe, and poured the wine on his body. Like not paying attention to banquet etiquette.At this time, all the ministers who were sitting with him pursed their lips and snickered, laughing that he was in vain.low Uncle Wang didn't say anything at first, but he couldn't bear it anymore, and asked Dante why he ruined his new clothes so much.but

Ding Zhengse replied: "Your Majesty, I didn't ruin my new clothes. I came here in rags and was looked down upon. and now they have changed into brocade robes, but they are entertained with a feast. It can be seen that the clothes are really valued, so I should also give it a taste of the rich food and wine His Majesty bestows. " King Nabones was ashamed to hear this, thanked him with a feast, and entertained Dante with the honor of a guest ever since.