Note 360 — Chapter III · INTELLECTUAL INFLUENCE
George Herbert Ely translation
Very few poets had the audacity of Clément Marot, who, harassed by his creditors, went a-begging to the Queen of Navarre, beslavering her with love the while: she replied with a dixain. He acknowledged receipt of it ironically, saying that on the strength of her verses his creditors have called him “Monsieur,” and have permitted him to borrow again, which he proceeded to do.