That unto death did press the holy nun.50

The son slew her, that forth to meet him went,

And a rich necklace caused that punishment.

Yet think no scorn to ask a wealthy churl;

He wants no gifts into thy lap to hurl.

Take clustered grapes from an o'er-laden vine,

May[195] bounteous love[196] Alcinous' fruit resign.

Let poor men show their service, faith and care;

All for their mistress, what they have, prepare.

In verse to praise kind wenches 'tis my part,