'Tis credible some godhead[342] haunts the place.

In midst thereof a stone-paved sacred spring,

Where round about small birds most sweetly sing.

Here while I walk, hid close in shady grove,

To find what work my muse might move, I strove,

Elegia came with hairs perfumèd sweet,

And one, I think, was longer, of her feet:

A decent form, thin robe, a lover's look,

By her foot's blemish greater grace she took.10

Then with huge steps came violent Tragedy,