Strew me a breathing bed of leaves,

Where lotus with the myrtle weaves;

And while in luxury’s dream I sink,

Let me the balm of Bacchus drink!

In this delicious hour of joy,

Young Love shall be my goblet-boy,

Folding his little golden vest,

With cinctures, round his snowy breast;

Himself shall hover by my side,

And minister the racy tide!