Of this literary curiosity Amyntas' opening stave may be quoted: Sweete face, why be the hev'ns soe to the bountifull, Making that radiant bewty of all the starrs Bright-burning, to be fayre Phillis her ornament?

'Twas no use hanging back for ever and ever, soe now there's an end, and I pray God to give Will and me a quiet life.