Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. 1. Introduction 1
5. 2. Citizen hero and citizen villain 14
6. 3. The prodigal 33
7. 4. The comedy of intrigue: money and land 54
8. 5. Who wears the breeches? 78
9. 6. Chaste maids and w hares 99
10. 7. The comedy of intrigue: adultery 125
11. 8. Conclusion 150
12. Selected bibliography 153
13. Index 163