Flamma sine Fumo or, poems without fictions. Hereunto are annexed the Causes, Symptoms, or Signes of several Diseases with their Cures, and also the diversity of Urines, with their Causes in Poetical measure. By R. W. [i.e. Rowland Watkyns] |
Chastity.
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Chastity.
A woman chaste, is like a Meadow fair,Enricht with pleasant flowers, and sweetest air,
Then (woman) lock thy privy chamber; be
A fountain seal'd, not to all comers free.
If thou art rich, sell not thy self for pleasure;
If thou art poor, sell not thy self for treasure.
Make not thy self a Common; it is found,
There's better pasture in inclosed ground.
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