Since we have seen thy perfect form and face,
We know that we were wrong; thou hast all grace!
If thou shouldst come to us, come to our land,
Each man among us would go forth to thee
And sue thy favour; and should one demand
What price I’d pay could I but purchase thee,
I ween, for such possession I would give, indeed,
Six thousand golden pieces, or my steed![7]
Are not the sentiments expressed in this madrigal wonderfully gallant for a so-called savage?
The second piece of poetry is really a satire, the daughter of Abukias apostrophized in it having been compelled to repulse the too ardent advances of an admirer, who could not forgive her scorn.