A Short History of Social Life in England — Chapter 13

Margaret Bertha Synge (1861–1939)

"Bring hether the Pinke and purple CullambineWith Gelliflowers;Bring Coronations and Sops in wine,Worn of Paramowers;Strowe me the ground with DaffadowndilliesAnd Cowslips and Kingcups and loved Lillies."

"Her bed-chamber was hangedWith tapestry of silk and silver, …

A piece of workSo bravely done, so rich, that it did striveIn workmanship and value. …The chimney-pieceChaste Dian bathing. …The roof o' the chamberWith golden cherubims is fretted."

"Silken coats and caps and golden rings,With ruffs and cuffs and farthingales and things,With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery,With amber bracelets, beads, and all this knavery."