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39. Roses were united by Henry: Kingdoms by James. To the King.
The superb Red, and White Rose; might RevieFraternal wounds; with Cadmus Progenie.
Like Leda's Twins; they disdain'd to appear
Consuls of the same convex Hemisphere.
But as the Argent Day, routs Sable Night;
Then the Earth's shadow captivates the Light:
York should no longer, an Occasion have;
Then till Lancastrian Prowess, could Enslave.
Until the Isle of Man, (whence British bee,
Ambitious to derive their Pedigree;)
Until this high-priz'd Isle, (which vaunts a Name,
By Tacitus, put in the Rolls of Fame;)
So happy was, as to bring Thewder forth:
A Θεου δων; both by Name, and worth.
This Gift of God, to him was neer Allied;
Who in a Gordian Knot, two houses tied.
Whose Red-rose Birth, (Thanks Hymen) did unite
The blister'd Discord, of the Red, and White.
But lest disgust should think Divorce to sue:
Henry, betrothed Roses; Kingdoms, you,
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