The Philosophy of Love

stock and lineage of your most illustrious race, and, during
his lifetime, the sole restorer of good litera-
ture The original term bonnes lettres refers to the humanities and classical learning; the "restorer" mentioned is King Francis I (1494–1547).. In order to always follow him better
and better, and to show yourself also as
a complete companion to the most noble King Henry Henry II of France (1519–1559), Catherine’s husband.,
true successor to the wealth and virtues of the father
of all good arts and sciences, may it please you,
most gracious Queen, to show toward
this lady The translator personifies the work itself—Leone Ebreo’s Philosophy—as a noble lady being introduced to the Queen's court. such humanity as her good affec-
tion toward you deserves, and as the rank you
hold requires: having, from your sovereign
goodness, accepted the best possible service
of those who have presented, and do present,
such Ladies to you, with such favor that they
may call themselves, forever, your