by Henry Harrington (flourished 1642)
To his mistress upon his going to travell Matches base text
Language: English
Dearest do not now delay me, since thou knowst I must begone; Wind & Tyde 'tis thought doth stay me, but 'tis wind that must be blown from thy breath, whose native smell Indian Odours doth excell. O then speak, my Dearest Fayre, Kill not him who vowes to serve thee, But perfume the Neighb'ring Ayre, For dumb silence else will starve me 'Tis a word is quickly spoken, Which restrain'd, a heart is broken.
Composition:
- Set to music by Henry Lawes (c1595 - 1662), "To his mistress upon his going to travell", from Ayres and Dialogues, Book 1
Text Authorship:
- by Henry Harrington (flourished 1642)
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Word count: 75