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Emblems of Love

In four Languages. Dedicated to the Ladys by Ph: Ayres

Ayres, Philip (1638-1712)

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EMB. 17. The difficult Adventure.

While wanton Love in gathering Roses strayes,
Blood from his hands, and from his eyes drop teares,
Let him poor Lovers pitty, who tread wayes,
Of bloody prickles, where no Rose appears.