The grammatical structure of the poem expresses the idea already found in a more fully developed form in the Philosophe de Court, namely, that much anticourtier literature of this period was based on the notion of a complete system, an ars, which could be learned at will by those ready to abandon traditional standards and values.

I thought you'd come round to my view, but I own I was startled at your not seeing it from the beginning. The man is a translucent liar and knave.

He also envisioned a car with a high beltline and exaggerated forms that visually suggested power, and at the same time promised solidity and security.

It hit him plumb in the middle of his face.