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ECCLOGVE.
1613. December 26.
Allophanes finding Idios in the Countrey in
Christmas time, reprehends his absence from
Court, at the marriage of the Earle of Sommer-
set; Idios gives an account of his purpose there-
in, and of his Actions there.
Allophanes.
Vnseasonable man, statue of Ice,
What could to Countries solitude entice
Thee, in this yeares cold and decrepit time?
Natures instinct drawes to the warmer clime
Even smaller birds, who by that courage dare,
In numerous fleets, saile through their Sea, the ayre.
What delicacie can in fields appeare,
Whil'st Flora'her selfe doth a freeze jerkin weare?
Whil'st windes doe all the trees and hedges strip
Of leaves, to furnish roddes enough to whip
Thy madnesse from thee, and all springs by frost
Have taken cold, and their sweet murmures lost?
If thou thy faults or fortunes would'st lament
With just solemnitie, doe it in Lent;
At Court the spring already advanced is,

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