A natural instinct that doth move us all To raise the thoughts within our minds so high That scarce thereto doth human sight attain: A ladder which he that is bold doth scale To the sweet region of the hallowed sky; Ridge at its summit fair, smooth as a plain; An easiness that makes the intricate plain; Pole-star that in this sea Of madness guides the thought That from sense strayeth not; A solace of the sorrowing fantasy; Godfather who doth never seek our harm; A beacon not concealed That hath revealed the haven 'midst the storm; A painter that doth in our souls portray, With shadows and with tints full of repose, Now mortal, now immortal, loveliness; A sun that driveth all the clouds away; A pleasure that brings sweetness in our woes; A glass wherein one sees the kindliness Of nature, that doth crown with high success True generosity; A fiery spirit bright, That even to the blindest bringeth light; Of hatred and of fear sole remedy; Argus that ne'er can tempted be to nod, Although within his ear The words he hear of some deceiving god; An army of well-armèd infantry That countless difficulties puts to flight, And ever wins the victory and the palm; A dwelling where abideth jollity; A face that never hides the truth from sight, But shows what is within the soul; a balm Whose power the tempest changeth to sweet calm. Merely because some day We hope to have it sure; A comfort that doth cure Him who is scorned, when life doth pass away; Finally Love is life, 'tis glory, gladness, 'Tis joyful peace and sweet; Follow his feet; to follow him is gladness.' The end of the reasoning and song of Thyrsis was the beginning to confirm anew in all the reputation he had for discretion, save in the loveless Lenio, to whom his reply did not seem so good as to satisfy his understanding, and change him from his first purpose. This was clearly seen, for he was already giving signs of wishing to answer and reply to Thyrsis, had not the praises Darinto and his companion, and all the shepherds and shepherdesses present were giving the two, prevented it; for Darinto's friend, taking his hand, said: