The Blazon of Iealovsie A Subiect not written of by any heretofore. First written in Italian, by that learned Gentleman Benedetto Varchi ... And Translated into English, with speciall Notes vpon the same; by R. T. [i.e. Robert Tofte] |
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[A modest and maiestike Lady did I see] |
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[A modest and maiestike Lady did I see]
A modest and maiestike Lady did I see,Betwixt two Louers; of which twaine my selfe was one.
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most brightsome glee:
The Sunne on th' one side, I on th' other then was gone.
But when she did perceiue, she compast was about
With the hot rayes of her braue and heroycke friend,
She (smiling) turned toward me,
and wound her selfe thereout.
(Ah would that she had neuer vs'd me more vnkind,)
This made me quickly turne my Ielousie to ioy,
Which at the first began to grow within my hart,
Lest such a mighty aduersary should me noy;
Which he had done, but that shee (soone)
from him did part.
This caus'd him seeme to haue a sad and watry face,
Whilest that a pretty shower did compasse him each side
As he did gloomy show because of his disgrace,
So much to be o'recome; did it pull downe his pride:
The Sunne so grieu'd at Lauras deepe disdaine,
As his bright Beames were turn'd to duskie raine.
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