Nympha libethris, or, The Cotswold muse presenting some extempore verses to the imitation of yong [sic] scholars : in four parts.
Barksdale, Clement, 1609-1687.

XXXIX. Of Beauty.

IN love, if I doe rightly measure it,
That is most beautifull that is most sit.
Why else would lusty Jack, 'fore every one
Of the fair Ladies, prefer homely one?