VI

They told her how, upon St. Agnes' Eve,

      Young virgins might have visions of delight,

      And soft adorings from their loves receive

      Upon the honey'd middle of the night,

      If ceremonies due they did aright;

      As, supperless to bed they must retire,

      And couch supine their beauties, lily white;

      Nor look behind, nor sideways, but require

Of Heaven with upward eyes for all that they desire.