3490For, if our innocence do plead for us,

We're led t' Elysium from dark Erebus.

That other was the Thracian harper-mate,

Whom Pluto forced unto his gloomy house,

His devilship with smiles to recreate,

Full bowls of his nepenthe to carouse.'

'I'm glad I know', quoth she, 'for jealous fears

Unto my heart did travel from my ears.'

'Why, lovely maid, did ever I behold

Before this time', quoth he, 'your comely face?'