XVIII.

To an unfetterd soules quick nimble hast

Are falling stars, and hearts thoughts, but slow pac'd:

Thinner then burnt aire flies this soule, and she

Whom foure new comming, and foure parting Suns

Had found, and left the Mandrakes tenant, runnes 175

Thoughtlesse of change, when her firme destiny

Confin'd, and enjayld her, that seem'd so free,

Into a small blew shell, the which a poore

Warme bird orespread, and sat still evermore,

Till her inclos'd child kickt, and pick'd it selfe a dore. 180

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