Unwilling lovers, love doth more torment,

Than such as in their bondage feel content.

Lo! I confess, I am thy captive I,

And hold my conquered hands for thee to tie.20

What need'st thou war? I sue to thee for grace:

With arms to conquer armless men is base.

Yoke Venus' Doves, put myrtle on thy hair,

Vulcan will give thee chariots rich and fair:

The people thee applauding, thou shalt stand,

Guiding the harmless pigeons with thy hand.