Ere the first cock his matin rings.

[Thus done the tales], to bed they creep, 115

By whispering winds soon lulled asleep.

[Towered cities please us then],

And the busy hum of men,

Where throngs of knights and barons bold,

[In weeds of peace, high triumphs hold], 120

With store of ladies, whose bright eyes

[Rain influence], and judge the prize

Of wit or arms, while both contend