I envie not, but glory in thy fate,

While in the narrow limits of my state

I bound my hopes. Which if Castara daigne

Once to entitle hers; the wealthiest graine

My earth, untild shall beare; my trees shall grone

Under their fruitfull burthen, and at one

And the same season, Nature forth shall bring

Riches of Autumne, pleasures of the Spring.

But digge, and thou shalt finde a purer Mine

Then th' Indians boast: Taste of this generous Vine,