Gargantua and Pantagruel

Name: Gargantua and Pantagruel
Author: Rabelais

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Chapter 2.XXXI.—How Pantagruel entered into the city of the Amaurots, and how Panurge married King Anarchus to an old lantern-carrying hag, and made him a crier of green sauce.
Chapter 2.XXXII.—How Pantagruel with his tongue covered a whole army, and what the author saw in his mouth.

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Chapter 2.XXX.—How Epistemon, who had hisSample
BOOK II.
BOOK III.
BOOK IV.
BOOK V.
Preface
Chapter 1.I.—Of the Genealogy and Antiquity of Gargantua.
Chapter 1.II.—-The Antidoted Fanfreluches: or, a Galimatia of
Chapter 1.III.—How Gargantua was carried eleven months in his mother’s
Chapter 1.IV.—-How Gargamelle, being great with Gargantua, did eat a
Chapter 1.V.—The Discourse of the Drinkers.
Chapter 1.VI.—How Gargantua was born in a strange manner.
Chapter 1.VII.—After what manner Gargantua had his name given him,
Chapter 1.VIII.—How they apparelled Gargantua.
Chapter 1.IX.—The colours and liveries of Gargantua.
Chapter 1.X.—Of that which is signified by the colours white and
Chapter 1.XI.—Of the youthful age of Gargantua.
Chapter 1.XII.—Of Gargantua’s wooden horses.
Chapter 1.XIII.—How Gargantua’s wonderful understanding became
Chapter 1.XIV.—How Gargantua was taught Latin by a Sophister.
Chapter 1.XV.—How Gargantua was put under other schoolmasters.
Chapter 1.XVI.—How Gargantua was sent to Paris, and of the huge
Chapter 1.XVII.—How Gargantua paid his welcome to the Parisians, and
Chapter 1.XVIII.—How Janotus de Bragmardo was sent to Gargantua to
Chapter 1.XIX.—The oration of Master Janotus de Bragmardo for
Chapter 1.XX.—How the Sophister carried away his cloth, and how he
Chapter 1.XXI.—The study of Gargantua, according to the discipline
Chapter 1.XXII.—The games of Gargantua.
Chapter 1.XXIII.—How Gargantua was instructed by Ponocrates, and in
Chapter 1.XXIV.—How Gargantua spent his time in rainy weather.
Chapter 1.XXV.—How there was great strife and debate raised betwixt
Chapter 1.XXVI.—How the inhabitants of Lerne, by the commandment of
Chapter 1.XXVII.—How a monk of Seville saved the close of the abbey
Chapter 1.XXVIII.—How Picrochole stormed and took by assault the
Chapter 1.XXIX.—The tenour of the letter which Grangousier wrote to
Chapter 1.XXX.—How Ulric Gallet was sent unto Picrochole.
Chapter 1.XXXI.—The speech made by Gallet to Picrochole.
Chapter 1.XXXII.—How Grangousier, to buy peace, caused the cakes to
Chapter 1.XXXIII.—How some statesmen of Picrochole, by hairbrained
Chapter 1.XXXIV.—How Gargantua left the city of Paris to succour his
Chapter 1.XXXV.—How Gymnast very souply and cunningly killed Captain
Chapter 1.XXXVI.—How Gargantua demolished the castle at the ford of
Chapter 1.XXXVII.—How Gargantua, in combing his head, made the great
Chapter 1.XXXVIII.—How Gargantua did eat up six pilgrims in a salad.
Chapter 1.XXXIX.—How the Monk was feasted by Gargantua, and of the
Chapter 1.XL.—Why monks are the outcasts of the world; and wherefore
Chapter 1.XLI.—How the Monk made Gargantua sleep, and of his hours
Chapter 1.XLII.—How the Monk encouraged his fellow-champions, and
Chapter 1.XLIII.—How the scouts and fore-party of Picrochole were
Chapter 1.XLIV.—How the Monk rid himself of his keepers, and how
Chapter 1.XLV.—How the Monk carried along with him the Pilgrims, and
Chapter 1.XLVI.—How Grangousier did very kindly entertain
Chapter 1.XLVII.—How Grangousier sent for his legions, and how
Chapter 1.XLVIII.—How Gargantua set upon Picrochole within the rock
Chapter 1.XLIX.—How Picrochole in his flight fell into great
Chapter 1.L.—Gargantua’s speech to the vanquished.
Chapter 1.LI.—How the victorious Gargantuists were recompensed after
Chapter 1.LII.—How Gargantua caused to be built for the Monk the
Chapter 1.LIII.—How the abbey of the The lemites was built and
Chapter 1.LIV.—The inscription set upon the great gate of The leme.
Chapter 1.LV.—What manner of dwelling the The lemites had.
Chapter 1.LVI.—How the men and women of the religious order of
Chapter 1.LVII.—How the The lemites were governed, and of their
Chapter 1.LVIII.—A prophetical Riddle.
Chapter 2.I.—Of the original and antiquity of the great Pantagruel.
Chapter 2.II.—Of the nativity of the most dread and redoubted
Chapter 2.III.—Of the grief wherewith Gargantua was moved at the
Chapter 2.IV.—Of the infancy of Pantagruel.
Chapter 2.V.—Of the acts of the noble Pantagruel in his youthful
Chapter 2.VI.—How Pantagruel met with a Limousin, who too affectedly
Chapter 2.VII.—How Pantagruel came to Paris, and of the choice books
Chapter 2.VIII.—How Pantagruel, being at Paris, received letters
Chapter 2.IX.—How Pantagruel found Panurge, whom he loved all his
Chapter 2.X.—How Pantagruel judged so equitably of a controversy,
Chapter 2.XI.—How the Lords of Kissbreech and Suckfist did plead
Chapter 2.XII.—How the Lord of Suckfist pleaded before Pantagruel.
Chapter 2.XIII.—How Pantagruel gave judgment upon the difference of
Chapter 2.XIV.—How Panurge related the manner how he escaped out of
Chapter 2.XV.—How Panurge showed a very new way to build the walls
Chapter 2.XVI.—Of the qualities and conditions of Panurge.
Chapter 2.XVII.—How Panurge gained the pardons, and married the old
Chapter 2.XVIII.—How a great scholar of England would have argued
Chapter 2.XIX.—How Panurge put to a nonplus the Englishman that
Chapter 2.XX.—How Thaumast relateth the virtues and knowledge of
Chapter 2.XXI.—How Panurge was in love with a lady of Paris.
Chapter 2.XXII.—How Panurge served a Parisian lady a trick that
Chapter 2.XXIII.—How Pantagruel departed from Paris, hearing news
Chapter 2.XXIV.—A letter which a messenger brought to Pantagruel
Chapter 2.XXV.—How Panurge, Carpalin, Eusthenes, and Epistemon, the
Chapter 2.XXVI.—How Pantagruel and his company were weary in eating
Chapter 2.XXVII.—How Pantagruel set up one trophy in memorial of
Chapter 2.XXVIII.—How Pantagruel got the victory very strangely over
Chapter 2.XXIX.—How Pantagruel discomfited the three hundred giants
Chapter 2.XXX.—How Epistemon, who had his head cut off, was finely
Chapter 2.XXXI.—How Pantagruel entered into the city of the
Chapter 2.XXXII.—How Pantagruel with his tongue covered a whole
Chapter 2.XXXIII.—How Pantagruel became sick, and the manner how he
Chapter 2.XXXIV.—The conclusion of this present book, and the excuse
THE THIRD BOOK
Chapter 3.I.—How Pantagruel transported a colony of Utopians into
Chapter 3.II.—How Panurge was made Laird of Salmigondin in Dipsody,
Chapter 3.III.—How Panurge praiseth the debtors and borrowers.
Chapter 3.IV.—Panurge continueth his discourse in the praise of
Chapter 3.V.—How Pantagruel altogether abhorreth the debtors and
Chapter 3.VI.—Why new married men were privileged from going to the
Chapter 3.VII.—How Panurge had a flea in his ear, and forbore to
Chapter 3.VIII.—Why the codpiece is held to be the chief piece of
Chapter 3.IX.—How Panurge asketh counsel of Pantagruel whether he
Chapter 3.X.—How Pantagruel representeth unto Panurge the difficulty
Chapter 3.XI.—How Pantagruel showeth the trial of one’s
Chapter 3.XII.—How Pantagruel doth explore by the Virgilian lottery
Chapter 3.XIII.—How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future
Chapter 3.XIV.—Panurge’s dream, with the interpretation
Preface
Chapter 3.XV.—Panurge’s excuse and exposition of the monastic
Chapter 3.XVI.—How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to consult with the
Chapter 3.XVII.—How Panurge spoke to the Sibyl of Panzoust.
Chapter 3.XVIII.—How Pantagruel and Panurge did diversely expound
Chapter 3.XIX.—How Pantagruel praiseth the counsel of dumb men.
Chapter 3.XX.—How Goatsnose by signs maketh answer to Panurge.
Chapter 3.XXI.—How Panurge consulteth with an old French poet, named
Chapter 3.XXII.—How Panurge patrocinates and defendeth the Order of
Chapter 3.XXIII.—How Panurge maketh the motion of a return to
Chapter 3.XXIV.—How Panurge consulteth with Epistemon.
Chapter 3.XXV.—How Panurge consulteth with Herr Trippa.
Chapter 3.XXVI.—How Panurge consulteth with Friar John of the
Chapter 3.XXVII.—How Friar John merrily and sportingly counselleth
Chapter 3.XXVIII.—How Friar John comforteth Panurge in the doubtful
Chapter 3.XXIX.—How Pantagruel convocated together a theologian,
Chapter 3.XXX.—How the theologue, Hippothadee, giveth counsel to
Chapter 3.XXXI.—How the physician Rondibilis counselleth Panurge.
Chapter 3.XXXII.—How Rondibilis declareth cuckoldry to be naturally
Chapter 3.XXXIII.—Rondibilis the physician’s cure of
Chapter 3.XXXIV.—How women ordinarily have the greatest longing
Chapter 3.XXXV.—How the philosopher Trouillogan handleth the
Chapter 3.XXXVI.—A continuation of the answer of the Ephectic and
Chapter 3.XXXVII.—How Pantagruel persuaded Panurge to take counsel
Chapter 3.XXXVIII.—How Triboulet is set forth and blazed by
Chapter 3.XXXIX.—How Pantagruel was present at the trial of Judge
Chapter 3.XL.—How Bridlegoose giveth reasons why he looked upon
Chapter 3.XLI.—How Bridlegoose relateth the history of the
Chapter 3.XLII.—How suits at law are bred at first, and how they
Chapter 3.XLIII.—How Pantagruel excuseth Bridlegoose in the matter
Chapter 3.XLIV.—How Pantagruel relateth a strange history of the
Chapter 3.XLV.—How Panurge taketh advice of Triboulet.
Chapter 3.XLVI.—How Pantagruel and Panurge diversely interpret the
Chapter 3.XLVII.—How Pantagruel and Panurge resolved to make a visit
Chapter 3.XLVIII.—How Gargantua showeth that the children ought not
Chapter 3.XLIX.—How Pantagruel did put himself in a readiness to go
Chapter 3.L.—How the famous Pantagruelion ought to be prepared and
Chapter 3.LI.—Why it is called Pantagruelion, and of the admirable
Chapter 3.LII.—How a certain kind of Pantagruelion is of that nature
THE FOURTH BOOK
Preface
Chapter 4.I.—How Pantagruel went to sea to visit the oracle of
Chapter 4.II.—How Pantagruel bought many rarities in the island of
Chapter 4.III.—How Pantagruel received a letter from his father
Chapter 4.IV.—How Pantagruel writ to his father Gargantua, and sent
Chapter 4.V.—How Pantagruel met a ship with passengers returning
Chapter 4.VI.—How, the fray being over, Panurge cheapened one of
Chapter 4.VII.—Which if you read you’ll find how Panurge
Chapter 4.VIII.—How Panurge caused Dingdong and his sheep to be
Chapter 4.IX.—How Pantagruel arrived at the island of Ennasin, and
Chapter 4.X.—How Pantagruel went ashore at the island of Chely,
Chapter 4.XI.—Why monks love to be in kitchens.
Chapter 4.XII.—How Pantagruel passed by the land of Pettifogging,
Chapter 4.XIII.—How, like Master Francis Villon, the Lord of Basche
Chapter 4.XIV.—A further account of catchpoles who were drubbed at
Chapter 4.XV.—How the ancient custom at nuptials is renewed by the
Chapter 4.XVI.—How Friar John made trial of the nature of the
Chapter 4.XVII.—How Pantagruel came to the islands of Tohu and Bohu;
Chapter 4.XVIII.—How Pantagruel met with a great storm at sea.
Chapter 4.XIX.—What countenances Panurge and Friar John kept during
Chapter 4.XX.—How the pilots were forsaking their ships in the
Chapter 4.XXI.—A continuation of the storm, with a short discourse
Chapter 4.XXII.—An end of the storm.
Chapter 4.XXIII.—How Panurge played the good fellow when the storm
Chapter 4.XXIV.—How Panurge was said to have been afraid without
Chapter 4.XXV.—How, after the storm, Pantagruel went on shore in the
Chapter 4.XXVI.—How the good Macrobius gave us an Account of the
Chapter 4.XXVII.—Pantagruel’s discourse of the decease of
Chapter 4.XXVIII.—How Pantagruel related a very sad story of the
Chapter 4.XXIX.—How Pantagruel sailed by the Sneaking Island, where
Chapter 4.XXX.—How Shrovetide is anatomized and described by
Chapter 4.XXXI.—Shrovetide’s outward parts anatomized.
Chapter 4.XXXII.—A continuation of Shrovetide’s countenance.
Chapter 4.XXXIII.—How Pantagruel discovered a monstrous physeter, or
Chapter 4.XXXIV.—How the monstrous physeter was slain by Pantagruel.
Chapter 4.XXXV.—How Pantagruel went on shore in the Wild Island, the
Chapter 4.XXXVI.—How the wild Chitterlings laid an Ambuscado for
Chapter 4.XXXVII.—How Pantagruel sent for Colonel Maul-chitterling
Chapter 4.XXXVIII.—How Chitterlings are not to be slighted by men.
Chapter 4.XXXIX.—How Friar John joined with the cooks to fight the
Chapter 4.XL.—How Friar John fitted up the sow; and of the valiant
Chapter 4.XLI.—How Pantagruel broke the Chitterlings at the knees.
Chapter 4.XLII.—How Pantagruel held a treaty with Niphleseth, Queen
Chapter 4.XLIII.—How Pantagruel went into the island of Ruach.
Chapter 4.XLIV.—How small rain lays a high wind.
Chapter 4.XLV.—How Pantagruel went ashore in the island of
Chapter 4.XLVI.—How a junior devil was fooled by a husbandman of
Chapter 4.XLVII.—How the devil was deceived by an old woman of
Chapter 4.XLVIII.—How Pantagruel went ashore at the island of
Chapter 4.XLIX.—How Homenas, Bishop of Papimany, showed us the
Chapter 4.L.—How Homenas showed us the archetype, or representation
Chapter 4.LI.—Table-talk in praise of the decretals.
Chapter 4.LII.—A continuation of the miracles caused by the
Chapter 4.LIII.—How by the virtue of the decretals, gold is
Chapter 4.LIV.—How Homenas gave Pantagruel some bon-Christian pears.
Chapter 4.LV.—How Pantagruel, being at sea, heard various unfrozen
Chapter 4.LVI.—How among the frozen words Pantagruel found some odd
Chapter 4.LVII.—How Pantagruel went ashore at the dwelling of
Chapter 4.LVIII.—How, at the court of the master of ingenuity,
Chapter 4.LIX.—Of the ridiculous statue Manduce; and how and what
Chapter 4.LX.—What the Gastrolaters sacrificed to their god on
Chapter 4.LXI.—How Gaster invented means to get and preserve corn.
Chapter 4.LXII.—How Gaster invented an Art to avoid being hurt or
Chapter 4.LXIII.—How Pantagruel fell asleep near the island of
Chapter 4.LXIV.—How Pantagruel gave no answer to the problems.
Chapter 4.LXV.—How Pantagruel passed the time with his servants.
Preface
Chapter 4.LXVI.—How, by Pantagruel’s order, the Muses were
Chapter 4.LXVII.—How Panurge berayed himself for fear; and of the
THE FIFTH BOOK
Chapter 5.I.—How Pantagruel arrived at the Ringing Island, and of
Chapter 5.II.—How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the
Chapter 5.III.—How there is but one pope-hawk in the Ringing Island.
Chapter 5.IV.—How the birds of the Ringing Island were all
Chapter 5.V.—Of the dumb Knight-hawks of the Ringing Island.
Chapter 5.VI.—How the birds are crammed in the Ringing Island.
Chapter 5.VII.—How Panurge related to Master Aedituus the fable of
Chapter 5.VIII.—How with much ado we got a sight of the pope-hawk.
Chapter 5.IX.—How we arrived at the island of Tools.
Chapter 5.X.—How Pantagruel arrived at the island of Sharping.
Chapter 5.XI.—How we passed through the wicket inhabited by
Chapter 5.XII.—How Gripe-men-all propounded a riddle to us.
Chapter 5.XIII.—How Panurge solved Gripe-men-all’s riddle.
Chapter 5.XIV.—How the Furred Law-cats live on corruption.
Chapter 5.XV.—How Friar John talks of rooting out the Furred
Chapter 5.XVI.—How Pantagruel came to the island of the Apedefers,
Chapter 5.XVII.—How we went forwards, and how Panurge had like to
Chapter 5.XVIII.—How our ships were stranded, and we were relieved
Chapter 5.XIX.—How we arrived at the queendom of Whims or Entelechy.
Chapter 5.XX.—How the Quintessence cured the sick with a song.
Chapter 5.XXI.—How the Queen passed her time after dinner.
Chapter 5.XXII.—How Queen Whims’ officers were employed; and
Chapter 5.XXIII.—How the Queen was served at dinner, and of her way
Chapter 5.XXIV.—How there was a ball in the manner of a tournament,
Chapter 5.XXV.—How the thirty-two persons at the ball fought.
Chapter 5.XXVI.—How we came to the island of Odes, where the ways go
Chapter 5.XXVII.—How we came to the island of Sandals; and of the
Chapter 5.XXVIII.—How Panurge asked a Semiquaver Friar many
Chapter 5.XXIX.—How Epistemon disliked the institution of Lent.
Chapter 5.XXX.—How we came to the land of Satin.
Chapter 5.XXXI.—How in the land of Satin we saw Hearsay, who kept a
Chapter 5.XXXII.—How we came in sight of Lantern-land.
Chapter 5.XXXIII.—How we landed at the port of the Lychnobii, and
Chapter 5.XXXIV.—How we arrived at the Oracle of the Bottle.
Chapter 5.XXXV.—How we went underground to come to the Temple of the
Chapter 5.XXXVI.—How we went down the tetradic steps, and of Panurge’s
Chapter 5.XXXVII.—How the temple gates in a wonderful manner opened
Chapter 5.XXXVIII.—Of the Temple’s admirable pavement.
Chapter 5.XXXIX.—How we saw Bacchus’s army drawn up in
Chapter 5.XL.—How the battle in which the good Bacchus overthrew the
Chapter 5.XLI.—How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
Chapter 5.XLII—How the Priestess Bacbuc showed us a fantastic
Chapter 5.XLIII.—How the Priestess Bacbuc equipped Panurge in order
Chapter 5.XLIV.—How Bacbuc, the high-priestess, brought Panurge
Chapter 5.XLV.—How Bacbuc explained the word of the Goddess-Bottle.
Chapter 5.XLVI.—How Panurge and the rest rhymed with poetic fury.
Chapter 5.XLVII.—How we took our leave of Bacbuc, and left the