William Painter (author)

William Painter (or Paynter; c. 1540 – between 19 and 22 February 1595) was an English author and translator. As a clerk of the Ordnance in the Tower of London, he was accused of fraud aimed at amassing a personal fortune at public expense. He is best known for his anthology of translations, The Palace of Pleasure (1566; revised 1575). Quotes ... the Common Prouerb may be applied: the common Courtier’s life is like a golden misery, and the faithfull seruant an Asse perpetuall. The Palace of Pleasure, tome 2, novel 4 (Ariobarzanes) The common prouerbe sayth, that he which counteth before his hoste, must recken twice. The Palace of Pleasure, tome 2, novel 7 (Sophonisba) Other shot forth theyr Boltes, and wyth theyr Prouerbes proceedyng from their malicious Mouthes thwited the pore Women at their pleasure. The Palace of Pleasure, tome 2, novel 26 (Ladies of Venice) The unhappy Baron... that Nyght had Neyther Breade nor Broth, and therefore he fared accordynge to the Prouerbe: He that goeth to bed supperlesse, lyeth in his Bed restlesse. The Palace of Pleasure, tome 2, novel 28 (Lady of Bohemia) External links Category:1595 deaths Category:Novelists from England Category:Translators from England Category:University of Cambridge alumni