Then through the firmament where glitt'ring spangs
Like blazing topazes in crystal hangs.
Three storeys higher was the Galupin
Where Jove was frolic with his goddy kin;
Hither was I uplifted, then mine eye
40Besprinkled was by nimble Mercury
With liquor which with strength did me endue
T' abide the presence of th' immortal crew.
The whisp'ring vaults I openèd of my brain,
The counsels of the gods to entertain,