Sweet harmonies amongst them make
The stars, and melodies thence take
Their spring, and diverse tones we get
Therefrom, and in sweet accord set
For chant and song of varying kind,
Wherein men's hearts fair joyance find.
And unto men the stars dispense,
By their all-powerful influence,
Whate'er befalleth 'neath the moon
For good or ill - at night or noon.
The stars it is that make appear
The elements or dark or clear;
Moisture and drought, and cold and heat.
Roman de la Rose, v. 17757-69
(Trans. by F. S. Ellis)
Sweet harmonies amongst them make
The stars, and melodies thence take
Their spring, and diverse tones we get
Therefrom, and in sweet accord set
For chant and song of varying kind,
Wherein men's hearts fair joyance find.
And unto men the stars dispense,
By their all-powerful influence,
Whate'er befalleth 'neath the moon
For good or ill - at night or noon.
The stars it is that make appear
The elements or dark or clear;
Moisture and drought, and cold and heat.
Roman de la Rose, v. 17757-69
(Trans. by F. S. Ellis)
