Chapter 126 Chapter Thirty

How the Theologian Hippotateus Instructed the Marriage at Banurge As soon as the Sunday luncheon was prepared, all the invited guests had arrived, except for the Deputy Speaker of the Fonbeton, Bridvar, who did not come. When waiting for the second course, Banuri gave a deep bow and said: "Gentlemen, I have only one question to ask, and that is whether I can marry. If you cannot make up your mind on this question, I think it is as insoluble as Ariaco's "Insolubilia", because you are all The best in their respective industries and outstanding authority are the same as the beans on the board."

Father Hippotateus, prodded by Paiguguay and all present, said very modestly: "My friend, you ask me for advice, but first of all, you should ask yourself. Are you physically troubled by sexual desire?" Banurge replied: "Very troubled, my priest, please don't take offense." Hippotateus said: "I don't blame you, my friend. Only, have you prayed to God for a special gift of chastity in this embarrassment?" "Not this one," said Banurge. "Then, my friend," said Hippotateus, "marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with lust."

Panurge rushed to say: "Excellent, so refreshing, no need to beat around the bush. Thank you, Father! I am sure to be married soon.I will definitely ask you when you get married.Hen that body!Let's have a good meal. That day's fireworks ①, you must have a share, let's really eat a goose, damn it!And it wasn't baked by my wife②!Besides, if you will do me the honor, I invite you and the bridesmaids to dance first.There's only one small problem though, a very small one, and that's, can I be a turtle? " "Nenny dea, my friend," replied Hippotateus, "if God blesses you."

Panurge said loudly: "May God bless us! Good people, what do you want me to do? Do you believe in conditional theory? Conditional theory is both contradictory and impossible in dialectics. If my horse A mule that goes through the Alps can fly, that's my mule has wings. God bless me, I can't be a tortoise; God bless me, I can be a tortoise. God, if I can do it without being a tortoise , then I am no longer so desperate. But you make me depend on God, and let him do what he wants! What is the matter with you Frenchmen? Monsieur Priest, I think you had better not come on my wedding day, I am afraid that the noise of the guests will disturb your mind. You like quiet, silent and lonely. I believe you will not come. Besides, you are not good at dancing. You will be ashamed to be the first to take the lead. I call people I'll send the meat and fireworks to your house. If you like it, make us a drink at home."

① Fengbeitong: place name, between Poitiers and Le Gouges, there is a water spring, also named Fengbeitong, very famous. ② Latin: "Irresolvable", written by the French theologian Pierre Day in the early fifteenth century. ③ See "New Testament? First Corinthians" Chapter VII Section Nine. ① The man's family distributes the colored decorations of the guests. ② In the 300th line of the comedy "Bartland", Butland invites the cloth merchant to share his wife's roasted goose, but ends up with nothing. ③ Latin: "absolutely not". Hippotateus said: "My friend, take heed to what I say. I say, 'If only God bless you,' does it do you any harm? Am I wrong? What disliked conditionalism? Isn't that an homage to our Lord, Creator, Protector, and Redeemer? Isn't it an acknowledgment that he is the only benefactor of all wealth? Isn't it a sign that we are all under his protection , if there is no him, if he does not give us grace, then there is nothing, nothing can be done, nothing can be done? Doesn't everything about us, all our plans, whether in heaven or earth, without exception Is the earth ruled by God’s holy will? Isn’t it true that His holy name is honored? My friend, as long as God likes it, you will never be a turtle. However, if you want to find out whether God likes it, don’t be discouraged first. Think of it as a mysterious thing. To understand it, first seek God's instructions, and do whatever He pleases. The good God bestows on us has already been clearly declared, proclaimed and declared in the Holy Bible. stated.

"You can see in the "Bible" that you will never be a turtle, that is to say, your wife will not have a bad reputation, if she is born of a good family, educated in morality and honesty, and the only people she interacts with and gets close to on weekdays are People with good conduct, love God, fear God, use faith and obey the commandments to please God, fear of offending God, fear of losing God's blessing because of lack of faith and violation of the holy rules. The holy rules strictly prohibit adultery , stipulating that one should only obey his husband, cherish him, serve him, and love him with all his heart, apart from God.

"In order to further conform to the holy rules, on your part, you must also maintain harmony between husband and wife with her, set an example, and set a good example. In the family, if you want her to be chaste, pure, and pay attention to integrity, you yourself Do the same. Because a good and perfect mirror is not because it is studded with gold and jewels, but because it can faithfully reflect your image. Similarly, a lady is respectable, not because She is rich, coquettish, charming, and well-born, but because she strives to obey all the living habits of her husband under the blessing of God. You see, the light of the moon does not come from Mercury, nor Jupiter, nor Venus or any other planet in the sky, but only from her husband, the sun; and she receives as much as she can give according to the situation and ability of the sun. Therefore, in moral character, you have to be an example to your wife, and you must constantly pray for God's grace bless you."

Panurge stroked the old priest's beard and said, "Do you want me to marry that virtuous woman described by Solomon? She is dead long ago, don't make a mistake. I have never met such a person in my life; God forgive me Me! But, Father, I thank you very much. Please eat this pastry, it will help you digest; and then drink a glass of cinnamon wine, which is good for your body and stomach. We will ask Talk to someone."