by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Language: English 
O fools; can you not see a traffic nearer
In my sweet Lady's face, where Nature showeth
Whatever treasure eye sees or heart knoweth?
Rubies and diamonds dainty,
And Orient pearls such plenty,
Coral and ambergris sweeter and dearer,
Than which the South Seas or Moluccas send us,
Or either Indies, East or West do lend us.

Composition:

    Set to music by John Wilbye (1574 - 1638), "O fools; can you not see", published 1598 [  vocal quartet ], madrigal

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

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This text was added to the website: 2004-12-08
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Word count: 57