How durst thou then thyself approach so near

As to make this relation?

Spir. Care and [utmost shifts]

How to secure the Lady from surprisal

Brought to my mind a certain shepherd lad,

[Of small regard to see to], yet well skilled 620

In every [virtuous plant] and healing herb

That spreads her verdant leaf to the morning ray.

He loved me well, and oft would beg me sing;

[Which when I did], he on the tender grass