And beat his breast vnworthy of such blame,
And knocke his head, and rend his rugged heares,
That could haue perst[137] the hearts of Tigres and of Beares.
Thus long this gentle bird to him did vse, v
Withouten dread of perill to repaire
Vnto his wonne, and with her mournefull muse
Him to recomfort in his greatest care,
That much did ease his mourning and misfare:
And euery day for guerdon of her song,
He part of his small feast to her would share;