XLVIII
Reading edition
Fine woven purple linen I bring thee from Phocæa, That, beauty upon beauty, A precious gift may cover The lap where I have lain. 5
And a gold comb, and girdle, And trinkets of white silver, And gems are in my sea-chest, Lest poor and empty-handed Thy lover should return. 10
And I have brought from Tyre A Pan-flute stained vermilion, Wherein the gods have hidden Love and desire and longing, Which I shall loose for thee. 15