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tingale. _Phyllis_, the S. Phyllis of a former lyric (To Groves). _Gild the bays_, see Note to 479. 617. HIS OWN EPITAPH. As wearied pilgrims, once possest Of long'd-for lodging, go to rest, So I, now having rid my way, Fix here my button'd staff and stay. Youth, I confess, hath me misled; But age hath brought me right to bed. _Button'd_, knobbed. 618. A NUPTIAL VERSE TO MISTRESS ELIZABETH LEE, NOW LADY TRACY. Spring with the lark, most comely bride, and meet Your eager bridegroom with auspicious feet. The morn's far spent, and the immortal sun Corals his cheek to see those rites not done. Fie, lovely maid! indeed you are too slow, When to the temple Love should run, not go. Dispatch your dressing then, and quickly wed; Then feast, and coy't a little, then to bed. This day is Love's day, and this busy night Is yours, in which you challenged are to fight With such an arm'd, but such an easy foe, As will, if you yield, lie down conquer'd too. The field is pitch'd, but such must be your wars, As that your kisses must outvie the stars. Fall down together vanquished both, and lie Drown'd in the blood of rubies there, not die. _Corals_, reddens. 619. THE NIGHT-PIECE, TO JULIA. Her eyes the glow-worm lend thee, The shooting stars attend thee; And the elves also, Whose little eyes glow Like the sparks of fire, befriend thee. No Will-o'-th'-Wisp mislight thee, Nor snake or slow-worm bite thee; But on, on thy way Not making a stay, Since ghost there's none to affright thee. Let not the dark thee cumber: What though the moon does slumber? The stars of the night Will lend thee their light Like tapers clear without number. Then, Julia, let me woo thee, Thus, thus to come unto me; And when I shall meet Thy silv'ry feet My soul I'll pour into thee. 620. TO SIR CLIPSEBY CREW. Give me wine, and give me meat, To create in me a heat, That my pulses high may beat. Cold and hunger never yet Could a noble verse beget; But your bowls with sack replete. Give me these, my knight, and try In a minute's space how I Can run mad and prophesy. Then, if any piece prove new And rare, I'll say, my dearest Crew, It was full inspired by yo
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