Non sunt damnanda media,—licit end

Enough was found in mere escape from death,

To legalize our means illicit else

Of feigned love, false allurement, fancied fact.

Thus Venus losing Cupid on a day,

(See that Idyllium Moschi) seeking help,

In the anxiety of motherhood,

Allowably promised, "Who shall bring report

Where he is wandered to, my wingèd babe,

I give him for reward a nectared kiss;