The poet's god arrayed in robes of gold,

Of his gilt harp the well-tuned strings doth hold.60

Let Homer yield to such as presents bring,

(Trust me) to give, it is a witty thing.

Nor, so thou may'st obtain a wealthy prize,

The vain name of inferior slaves despise.

Nor let the arms of ancient lines[178] beguile thee;

Poor lover, with thy grandsires I exile thee.

Who seeks, for being fair, a night to have,

What he will give, with greater instance crave.