III + 

Which seeing, his high court of parliament + 

Laid a remonstrance at his Highness’ feet, + 

Praying his royal senses to content + 

Themselves with what in faery land was sweet, + 

Befitting best that shade with shade should meet: + 

Whereat, to calm their fears, he promised soon + 

From mortal tempters all to make retreat⁠— + 

Ay, even on the first of the new moon, + 

An immaterial wife to espouse as heaven’s boon. + 