The Swollen Bride

         

          A hungry damsel found in the hollow of a tree some bread and fish.
          With each delightful bite she slid further into the hollow of
          the tree. But, so geedily did she devour, she grew swollen and
          could not squeeze out of the tree.

          A young shepard happened by and heard the whinning and groaning
          of the swollen damsel. The shepard peered passed the butt of the
          damsel and asked what had happened. She explained what the
          matter was. "Well, my friend, I see nothing for it but for you to stay
          where you are till your belly shrinks. You'll get out easily enough."
          said the shepard.

          "But how can I relieve myself with my britches on?" the damsel
          pleaded. The shepard removed her britches, "I fear now I am
          obliged to endulge my appetite." replied the shepard.
          And he greedily enter the damsel, devouring all her modesty.
          "Now, I am a bride wedlock to a tree." the damsel weaped as
          the shepard left with his flock.

          (*)(*)