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lofty pines, co-partners of my woe,

When Chloris sitteth underneath your shade,

To her those sighs and tears I pray you show,

Whilst you attending I for her have made.

Whilst you attending, droppèd have sweet balm

In token that you pity my distress,

Zephirus hath your stately boughs made calm.

Whilst I to you my sorrows did express,

The neighbour mountains bended have their tops,

When they have heard my rueful melody,

And elves in rings about me leaps and hops,

To frame my passions to their jollity.

Resounding echoes from their obscure caves,

Reiterate what most my fancy craves.