...merrier too : For Kings bethink them what the state require, Where Shepherds careless carol by the fire; Ah then, ah then, If country loves such sweet desires gain, What Lady would not love a Shepherd swain ? He kisseth first, then sits as blithe to eat His cream and curd, as doth the King his meat; And blither...

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...blither too: For kings have often fears when they sup, Where shepherds dread no poison in their cup: Ah then, ah then, If country loves such sweet desires...straw he sleeps as sound As doth the king upon his bed of down, More sounder too: For cares cause kings full oft their sleep to spill, Where weary shepherds...

...blither too: For kings have often fears when they sup, Where shepherds dread no poison in their cup: Ah then, ah then, If country loves such sweet desires gain, What lady would not love a shepherd swain1 Upon his couch of straw he sleeps as sound As doth the king upon his bed of down, More sounder...

...too ; For kings have wars and broils to take in hand, When shepherds laugh and love upon the land ; Ah then, ah then, If country loves such sweet desires gain, What lady would not love a shepherd swain ?' We are very well aware how different a picture might be drawn : we do not choose, however, now,...

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