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Mvsica transalpina

Madrigales translated out of foure, fiue and sixe partes, chosen out of diuers excellent Authors, vvith the first and second part of La Verginella, made by Maister Byrd, vpon tvvo Stanza's of Ariosto, and brought to speake English vvith the rest. Published by N. Yonge, in fauour of such as take pleasure in Musicke of voices
  
  

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[XLIIII. The first part. The fayre yong Virgin]
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[XLIIII. The first part. The fayre yong Virgin]

The fayre yong Virgin is lyke the rose vntaynted

The fayre yong Virgin is lyke the rose vntaynted, in garden fayre while tender stalke doth beare it, sole and vntoucht, with no resort acquainted, no shepherd, no shepherd nor his flock doth once come neare it, th'ayre full of sweetnesse, the morning fresh depainted, the earth, the water, with all theyr fauours cheare it, daintie yong gallants, and ladyes most desired, delight to haue therewith, delight to haue therewith their heads and breasts attyred, daintie yong gallants,



and ladies most desired, delight to haue therewith, their heads and breastes attyred.