66.
Her Reply.
If alas, for love you chance to die;
'Tis your own folly kills your heart; not I.
67.
A Posy engraven on a gold Ring.
By this ring of gold,
Take me to have and hold!
68.
Another.
What joy in life to a good Wife?
69.
A Posy embroidered on a Scarf.
Fairest, wear this scarf that I do send,
That may your beauty from the wind defend;
For I do know the winds, if like to me,
To kiss your lips and cheeks desirous be.
70.
On the choice of a Wife.
If thou intend'st to choose a Wife,
With whom to lead a happy life;
Look not for Beauty, since there are
Few that can be chaste and fair.
But if thou do her Virtues find,
Which are the beauty of the mind,
Woo her then to gain consent!
For virtuous love can ne'er repent.