I have written before of that marvellous d’Antin Manuscript of French Rhymes ;
Mots d’Heures : Gousses, Rames which was produced first in 1966.

I have long ago lost my original copy but was lucky enough to get another for Christmas from friend Sue as it has just been reissued.

The Rhymes communicate deeply with my nerdish wordish soul but the edition itself with its marvellous footnotes and translations worthy of the great De Selby himself also bear scrutiny.
To that end I have scanned in one rhyme particulary apposite to our new existence in Languedoc and reproduce it here.
(If there is anyone out there having some difficulty with the rhyme I suggest you read it aloud to a friend who may help with the interpretation)