And to a place of strength the prize conveyed:

You took her thence; to court this virgin brought,

Drest her with gems, new weaved her hard-spun thought,

And softest language sweetest manners taught;

Till from a comet she a star doth rise,

Not to affright, but please, our wondering eyes.

Betwixt you both is trained a nobler piece,

Than e'er was drawn in Italy or Greece.

Thou from his source of thoughts even souls dost bring,

As smiling gods from sullen Saturn spring.