[344:1] For an account of Levens, with a plate of the Topiarian garden, see "Archæological Journal," vol. xxvi. [347:1] Including shrubs-- "'Tis another's lot To light upon some gard'ner's curious knot, Where she upon her breast (love's sweet repose), Doth bring the Queen of flowers, the English Rose." BROWNE'S _Brit. Past._, i, 2. [347:2] For a good account of mazes and labyrinths see "Archæological Journal," xiv. 216. [349:1] Queen Elizabeth's love of gardening and her botanical knowledge were celebrated in a Latin poem by an Italian who visited England in 1586, and wrote a long poem under the name of "Melissus."--See _Archæologia_, vol. vii. 120. III.--GARDENERS. (1) _Queen._ But stay, here come the gardeners; Let's step into the shadow of these trees. * * * * * Thou, old Adam's likeness, set to dress this garden, How dares thy harsh rude tongue sound this unpleasing news? What Eve, what serpent, hath suggested thee To make a second fall of cursed man? Why dost thou say King Richard is deposed? Darest thou, thou little better thing than earth, Divine his downfal? _Richard II_, act iii, sc. 4 (24, 72). (2) _Clown._ Come, my spade. There is no ancient gentlemen but gardeners, ditchers, and grave-makers; they hold up Adam's profession. _Hamlet_, act v, sc. 1 (34).