The Shepherd of Nymphs + 

The nymphs a shepherd took + 

To guard their snowy sheep; + 

He led them down along the brook, + 

And guided them with pipe and crook, + 

Until he fell asleep. + 

But when the piping stayed, + 

Across the flowery mead + 

The milk-white nymphs ran out afraid: + 

O Thyrsis, wake! Your flock has strayed⁠— + 

The nymphs a shepherd need. + 