Cupid oft-times disdains to dwell

In lofty palace, but does shell

Himself in straw-thatched roof, and choose

For novel a September rose

1560Before a diamond to present,

Or time in silver ceilings pent;

Great gifts enforce, but small ones woo,

And forced respects will never do.

He questions his own worth that fears

To whisper in his mistress' ears