Castara / The Third Edition of 1640; Edited and Collated with the Earlier Ones of 1634, 1635

by William Habington

Their vertuous odours, from his perfum'd nest,

He tooke his flight to everlasting rest.

There shine great Lord, and with propitious eyes,

Looke downe, and smile upon this sacrifice.

[28] his. 1634, 1635.

[29] wit. 1634.

To my worthy Cousin M^r. E. C.
In praise of the City life, in the long Vacation.

I Like the greene plush which your meadows weare;

I praise your pregnant fields, which duly beare