CHLORIS.
I swear, I'll keep my maidenhead till death,
And die as pure as queen Elizabeth.
DAPHNIS.
Nay, mum for that; but let me lay thee down;
Better with me, than with some nauseous clown.
CHLORIS.
I'd have you know, if I were so inclined, } I have been woo'd by many a wealthy hind; } But never found a husband to my mind. }
DAPHNIS.
But they are absent all; and I am here.} }
CHLORIS. } } The matrimonial yoke is hard to bear, } And marriage is a woeful word to hear. }
DAPHNIS.