Which lines best indicate the era the author belonged to?




I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.




My love is such that rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee give recompense.




Thy love is such I can no way repay.
The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.




If ever wife was happy in a man,
Compare with me, ye women, if you can.