• Like to the clear in highest sphere
    Where all imperial glory shines:
    Of selfsame color is her hair,
    Whether unfolded, or in twines:
      Heigh-ho, fair Rosalynd!
    Her eyes are sapphires set in snow,
    Refining heaven by every wink;
    The gods do fear whenas they glow,
    And I do tremble when I think
      Heigh-ho, would she were mine...

  • Love in my bosom, like a bee,
      Doth suck his sweet;
    Now with his wings he plays with me.
      Now with his feet;
    Within mine eyes he makes his nest,
    His bed amidst my tender breast,
    My kisses are his daily feast,
    And yet he robs me of my rest:
      Ah! wanton, will ye?

    And if I sleep, then percheth he
      With pretty...