Of dainty girls beside."
Albion's England, p. 218. 4to. 1602.
On l. 125. (G.):—
"In saffron robes and all his solemn rites,
Thrice sacred Hymen."
Sylvester's Du Bartas.
and in Spanish Tragedy:—
"The two first the nuptial torches bore,
As brightly burning as the mid-day's sun:
But after them doth Hymen hie as fast,