52.
To a Gentlewoman who appointed one to buy her a
Mask; which he bought, and sent it
with this Posy.
It is a pity you should wear a mask!
This is the reason if you ask,
Because it hides your Face so fair
Where roses mixed with lilies are:
It clouds your beauty so that we
Your cherry Lips can seldom see:
And from your Face keeps off our eyes;
Which is indeed Love's Paradise.
53.
Verses sent with a pair of Bracelets.
These bracelets like a circle shall
Environ round your arm.
Happy are they, whate'er befall,
That shall be kept warm.
And may they, like two Circles prove,
To charm your heart for to love me!
Let Cupid the Magician be,
To charm your heart for to love me!
54.
Posies for Rings.
I will remain always the same.
You and I will Lovers die.
My vow is past, while life doth last.
Lovers' knot once tied, who can divide?
Verbum sat amanti.
Amo te, si amas me.
I love thee, if thou love me.
55.
To a fair Maid, sent with a Posy of Flowers.
Beauty is like a flower, sweet Maid!
Which quickly doth decay and fade:
Then wisely now make use of time,
Since you are now even in your prime.
56.
Two lines embroidered on the top of a Pair
of Gloves.
I wish that we two were a pair
As these happy Gloves here are.