
Song of a Young Lady to Her Ancient Lover
by John Wilmot
'Song of a Young Lady to Her Ancient Lover' Summary
A young lady is propositioned by an old, wealthy man. She pretends to be charmed by his flattery at first, but then she unleashes a torrent of mockery and insults upon him, leading him to leave in anger.Book Details
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