Such as no eye has seen before or since. Soft sweet May

Had dressed it with his own charming extravagance.

There were little wood birds, a joy to the ear,

Flowers and grass and green plants and summer meads

That were a delight to eye and heart.

One found there whatever one would, whatever May should bring--

Shade from the sun, limes by the brook,

A gentle breeze which brought the prattle

Of Mark's court people. May's friend, the green turf,

Had made herself a charming costume of flowers,