Puer 3 annorum - Revision history

Bonsall at 16:58, 24 November 2025

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	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a three year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food, because it makes him feel better, etc. - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a three year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food, because it makes him feel better, etc. - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.

	(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')
			[From ''Libro de los Engaños''. Added by Jane Bonsall]
	\|Has Note=This story is sometimes referred to as 'Puer 4 annorum', when the child is four years old rather than three (in e.g. the Libro de los Engaños). It is one of a pair of 'wise child' narratives, together with [[Puer 5 annorum]]. Both focus on the remarkable wisdom of extraordinary young children, on children's appetites, and on matters of justice.		\|Has Note=This story is sometimes referred to as 'Puer 4 annorum', when the child is four years old rather than three (in e.g. the Libro de los Engaños). It is one of a pair of 'wise child' narratives, together with [[Puer 5 annorum]]. Both focus on the remarkable wisdom of extraordinary young children, on children's appetites, and on matters of justice.

Bonsall at 15:25, 17 June 2025

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	\|Has Critical Literature=Nishimura (2001); Clouston (1884); Comparetti (1869); Orazi (2006)		\|Has Critical Literature=Nishimura (2001); Clouston (1884); Comparetti (1869); Orazi (2006)
	\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink		\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink
	\|Has Summary='''The Wise ~~Four-~~Year-Old Boy'''		\|Has Summary='''The Wise Three Year Old Boy'''

	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a ~~four~~ year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food, because it makes him feel better, etc. - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a three year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food, because it makes him feel better, etc. - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.

	(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')		(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')
	\|Has Note=This story is one of a pair of 'wise child' narratives, together with [[Puer 5 annorum]]. Both focus on the remarkable wisdom of extraordinary young children, on children's appetites, and on matters of justice.		\|Has Note=This story is sometimes referred to as 'Puer 4 annorum', when the child is four years old rather than three (in e.g. the Libro de los Engaños). It is one of a pair of 'wise child' narratives, together with [[Puer 5 annorum]]. Both focus on the remarkable wisdom of extraordinary young children, on children's appetites, and on matters of justice.

	Nishimura notes some relevant references and motifs:		Nishimura notes some relevant references and motifs:

Bonsall: Bonsall moved page Puer 4 annorum to Puer 3 annorum

2025-06-17T15:23:29Z

Bonsall moved page Puer 4 annorum to Puer 3 annorum

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Bonsall at 09:22, 7 April 2025

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	(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')		(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')
	\|Has Note=Nishimura notes some relevant references and motifs:		\|Has Note=This story is one of a pair of 'wise child' narratives, together with [[Puer 5 annorum]]. Both focus on the remarkable wisdom of extraordinary young children, on children's appetites, and on matters of justice.

			Nishimura notes some relevant references and motifs:

	'''Motif:''' TMI J122.1 Seducer about to seduce mother of child refrains.		'''Motif:''' TMI J122.1 Seducer about to seduce mother of child refrains.

Bonsall at 14:02, 4 April 2025

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	\|Has Summary='''The Wise Four-Year-Old Boy'''		\|Has Summary='''The Wise Four-Year-Old Boy'''

	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food, because it makes him feel better, etc. - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.

			(From ''Libro de los Engaños'')
			\|Has Note=Nishimura notes some relevant references and motifs:

			'''Motif:''' TMI J122.1 Seducer about to seduce mother of child refrains.

			'''Reference Stories:''' see ''Kathasaritsagara'', chapter 124, ‘171G. Muladeva and the Brahman’s Daughter’; ''Kokon Chomonju'', 16.25.47 ‘The servant recommends his mother to the lord Suo’; ''Kamasutra'', 5.1 (40).

			'''Bibliography:''' Chauvin VIII27, Landau 21.
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Bonsall at 13:55, 4 April 2025

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	{{Inset Story		{{Inset Story
	\|Has ~~Short Description~~='''The Wise Four-Year-Old Boy'''		\|Has Critical Literature=Nishimura (2001); Clouston (1884); Comparetti (1869); Orazi (2006)
			\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink
			\|Has Summary='''The Wise Four-Year-Old Boy'''

	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.
	~~\|Has Critical Literature=Nishimura (2001); Clouston (1884); Comparetti (1869); Orazi (2006)~~
	~~\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink~~
	}}		}}

Bonsall at 11:07, 4 April 2025

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	{{Inset Story		{{Inset Story
	\|Has Short Description='''The Wise Four Year Old'''		\|Has Short Description='''The Wise Four-Year-Old Boy'''

	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.

Bonsall at 18:12, 28 March 2025

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	A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.		A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.
			\|Has Critical Literature=Nishimura (2001); Clouston (1884); Comparetti (1869); Orazi (2006)
	\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink		\|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink
	}}		}}

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|Has Short Description='''The Wise Four Year Old'''

A womanizing lord propositions the mother of a four year old boy, and she agrees to do what he wishes. He comes to her home, and she tells him to forestall their tryst while she feeds her son. Impatient, the man tells her to feed her son after they have done what he wants. If you knew how wise he is, the woman retorts, you wouldn't say such a thing! She cooks some rice for boy, and puts a small spoonfull in front of the child. The boy weeps and demands more, and as she gives him more and more food, he continues crying. He then turns to the lord, and says that he has never seen anyone as foolish. Astonished, the lord asks what he means, and the boy explains that his weeping and wailing is all to a purpose - so that he gets more food - and hurts no one. But the lord, who travels the world just to fornicate with strange women, leaving his home and family behind, is actively harming himself and his soul. The lord, hearing this wisdom, embraces the child, and repents his actions.
|Has Motif=Children; Adultery; Wise child; Food and drink
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