When I behold a forest spread
With silken trees upon thy head;
And when I see that other dress
Of flowers set in comeliness;
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The Hag is astride,
This night for to ride,
The devil and she together;
Through thick and through thin,
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If ye will with Mab find grace,
Set each platter in his place;
Rake the fire up, and get
Water in, ere sun be set.
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Thou bidst me come away,
And I'll no longer stay,
Than for to shed some tears
For faults of former years;
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If little labour, little are our gains;
Man's fortunes are according to his pains.
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Play, Phoebus, on thy lute,
And we will sit all mute;
By listening to thy lyre,
That sets all ears on fire.
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First, April, she with mellow showers
Opens the way for early flowers;
Then after her comes smiling May,
In a more rich and sweet array;
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Honour to you who sit
Near to the well of wit,
And drink your fill of it!
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