Versos English John Cunningham FORTUNE to HARLEQUIN. In a Pantomime

English poem

FORTUNE to HARLEQUIN. In a Pantomime

by (1501–1591)

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From my favour, sense rejected, Fools by Fortune are protected: Fortune, Harlequin hath found you, Happiness will, hence, surround you.

Should a thousand ills enclose you, Quick contrivance, this bestows you: Valour makes the fair adore you; This shall drive your foes before you.

Gold's the mighty source of pleasure! Take this purse of magic treasure; Go—for while my gifts befriend you, Joy and jollity attend you.