How could’st thou find this dark sequestered nook? 500

Spir. O my loved master’s heir, and his next joy,

I came not here on such a trivial toy

As a strayed ewe, or to pursue the stealth

Of pilfering wolf; not all the fleecy wealth

That doth enrich these downs is worth a thought 505

To this my errand, and the care it brought.

But, oh! my virgin Lady, where is she?

[How chance she is not] in your company?

Eld. Bro. To tell thee sadly, Shepherd, without blame