CHAPTER 3.XXX.
How the theologue, Hippothadee, giveth counsel to Panurge in the matter and business of his nuptial enterprise.
The dinner on the subsequent Sunday was no sooner made ready than that the afore-named invited guests gave thereto their appearance, all of them, Bridlegoose only excepted, who was the deputy-governor of Fonsbeton.

At the ushering in of the second service Panurge, making a low reverence, spake thus: Gentlemen, the question I am to propound unto you shall be uttered in very few words--Should I marry or no?
If my doubt herein be not resolved by you, I shall hold it altogether insolvable, as are the Insolubilia de Aliaco; for all of you are elected, chosen, and culled out from amongst others, everyone in his own condition and quality, like so many picked peas on a carpet.
The Father Hippothadee, in obedience to the bidding of Pantagruel, and with much courtesy to the company, answered exceeding modestly after this manner: My friend, you are pleased to ask counsel of us; but first you must consult with yourself.

Do you find any trouble or disquiet in your body by the importunate stings and pricklings of the flesh?
That I do, quoth Panurge, in a hugely strong and almost irresistible measure.

Be not offended, I beseech you, good father, at the freedom of my expression.

No truly, friend, not I, quoth Hippothadee, there is no reason why I should be displeased therewith.