VIII.

Come then, my darlings, I'll embrace

My privilege; make known

The high prerogative I own,

By making all allurements give you place;

Whose sweet society to me

60A sanctuary and a shield shall be

'Gainst the full quivers of my Destiny.

Thoughts.] Dated in the Firth MS. May 13, 1659.

13 shivering] trembling MS.