XV

Far off he wonders, what them makes so glad,

Or Bacchus merry fruit[°] they did invent,

Or Cybeles franticke rites[°] have made them mad,

They drawing nigh, unto their God present

That flowre of faith and beautie excellent.

The God himselfe, vewing that mirrhour rare,[°]

Stood long amazd, and burnt in his intent;

His owne faire Dryope[°] now he thinkes not faire,

And Pholoe fowle when her to this he doth compaire.