ABSTRACT

John Gerard sets the scene ideally for this chapter. The fair Lady Europa, entering with her Nymphs into the meadows, did gather the sweet smelling daffodils:

But when the Girles were come into The medowes flouring all in sight, That Wench with these, this Wench with those Trim floures, themselves did all delight: She with the Narcisse good in sent, And she with Hyacinths content.