Suppose she denied him then but favored him some other time? Women are weak and easily conquered by flattery. Especially when men write verses to them, and there are some who sat that Wyatt writes better verses than me, though I am the King.
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In "Bring Up the Bodies" by Hilary Mantel, a character reflects on the nature of women's affections and the impact of flattery. The speaker suggests that a woman's initial rejection can change if a man later charms her, implying a level of weakness in women that can be exploited through romantic art, like poetry. This commentary reveals a cynical view of relationships, where admiration can easily sway a woman’s feelings.

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