Who is all Woe, can tune his misery

To discontents; but not to his relief.

O kiss her! kiss her! And yet do not do so!

They bring some joy, but with short joys, long woe!

Upon his knees, "O goddesses behold

A caitiff wretch bemoaning his mishap!

If ever pity were hired without gold,

Lament Daiphantus, once in Fortune's lap!

Lament Daiphantus, whose good deeds now slumber!

Lament a lover, whose woe no tongue can number!