This girdle haply shall be placed
To compass round your neat small waist.
I were happy if, in this place,
I might thy slender waist embrace.
62.
A Posy of four lines, written in red letters, the
four sides of a Handkercher.
Things of most constancy still are
Resembled to solid Square;
So my triangular heart shall be
A four square figure of constancy.
63.
Posies for Rings.
Be thou mine, as I am thine.
In weal and woe, my love I'll show.
I will be true always to you.
There is no joy
Like love without annoy.
Love crossed is best,
And prospers best.
Joy doth abound, where love is found.
My vow that's past, till death shall last.
I love none but you alone.
To thee my heart I give, whilst I here do live.
Love joineth hands in wedlock's bands.
64.
A Posy engraven about a Jewel, sent to a Gentlewoman.
There is no jewel I can see
Like love that's set in constancy.
65.
A Posy to an unkind disdainful Maid.
Each frown of yours is like a dart
That woundeth me unto the heart.
What conquest were it, if that I
By your cruel frown should die;
Since love my only trespass is?
And shall I die, alas, for this?