Thou did promyt,' in Mayis lusty while, For to descrive2 the ROSE, of most pleasance. X. Dame Nature gave ane inhibition there, Go, see the birdis how they sing and Not to perturb the water nor the air, dance, Before Dame Nature came, and did incline, With visage bold, and courage leonine. XIV. This awful beast full terrible was of cheer,1 Piercing of look, and stout of countenance, All kind of beastis into their degree, At once cryèd, "Laud !-Vive le Roy!" And till his feet fell with humility; And all they made him homage and fewty,1 And he did them receive with princely laitis, 2 Right strong of corps, of fashion fair, but Whose noble ire 3 is parcere prostratis.4 feir,2 But in the yoke go peaceable him beside." As herb of virtue, and of odour sweet; |