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24. On the same.
Saturns far distance, makes him think all hush:He can't discern a Hare, from a Brake-Bush.
Thy Bashfull Moon, adventures not to see,
Actions; improper, for Virginity.
Great Jove, Europa lov'd. Kind Venus led,
Stout Mars a Captive, to her wanton Bed.
Sol courted Daphne. Lovely in the eye,
Dame Hyrce was, of craftie Mercurie.
Thy Wife securely, may spread forth her Sailes:
For their own Honours, Planets can't tell Tales.
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