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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. 36. Gold the Picklock.

The Golden key unlocks the Iron Doore,
Poor Danae is suppris'd, no thunder clap
Forceth like Gold, nor lightning peirceth more,
It proves like Quicksilver in virgin-lap.