"What painter could portray all the bizarre transformations of the Devil? It is not true that he always appeared as ugly as certain Catholic authors depict him. On the contrary, Satan can also take on the most seductive forms when necessary: that of a knight, a woman, even... would you believe it? a monk and a saint. One night, he leaves the chamber of Saint Cunegonda, Queen of Bohemia, dressed as a knight; surprised, the unhappy sovereign is subjected to the trial by fire... for adultery..."
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