Parnassi Puerperium or, Some Well-wishes to ingenuity, in the Translation of Six Hundred, of Owen's Epigrams; Martial de Spectaculis, or of Rarities to be seen in Rome; and the most Select, in Sir Tho. More... |
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2. Upon the Union of the York, and Lancaster Roses.
The White Rose was dy'd purple, by hot Jars:The Red grew pale, as let Bloud, by fierce wars.
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The Strife was quenched, by this knack alone.
Both Roses bud, and flourish, lively still:
Although Subjected, to a single Will.
One Species includes both; and both agree
Copartnership, in Beauty; Majesty.
They who were Parties unto either side;
Shall need no more, well-wishes to divide.
And He who Envies, in the Quag-mire Sticks:
Astonish'd when he feels, the Rose hath Pricks.
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