University of Virginia Library



[VIII. Thus bonny-boots the birth day]

Thus bonny-boots the birth day celebrated

Thus bonny-boots the birth day celebrated, Of her his Lady deerest, Faire Oriana, which to his hart was neerest, The Nymphs & shepherds feasted. with clowted creame were, and to sing requested, Loe heere the faire created (Quoth he) the worlds chiefe goddesse, Sing then, the &c. for she is Bonny-bootes sweet Mistres. Then sang the shepherds & Nymphs of Diana, Long liue faire Oriana.