57.
Nick, a farmer's son, sendeth to Joan Hobson a yard
of blue Ribbon with these lines.
I send you here of ribbon a whole yard:
And money goeth with me very hard;
For else this yard, two yards should be,
Since I do hold nothing too dear for thee.
And part therefore my love, if that thou wilt,
In this same ribbon; which is made of silk.
58.
A Posy wrought on a Handkercher in silk Letters.
Do not too lightly of me think,
Who write in Letters 'stead of ink.
To send this token I made shift;
Esteem the giver, and not the gift!
59.
A Posy on a Thimble.
He that sent me, loveth thee.
60.
A Cabinet being sent to a Gentlewoman, these verses
were put in one of the drawers.
This little Cabinet will conceal
All things which you would not reveal;
Your letters and your other things,
As your jewels and your rings.
Let me know then in what part,
Or box, you will lay up my heart!
Which with it I do send; and pray
That in your heart you would it lay.
Let me such favour from you get:
Make your heart, my heart's Cabinet.
61.
To a Maid, a young Man sendeth a silk Girdle.