Sir Philip Sidney. 1554-86
92. The Highway
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HIGHWAY, since you my chief Parnassus be, And that my Muse, to some ears not unsweet, Tempers her words to trampling horses' feet More oft than to a chamber-melody,— Now blessed you bear onward blessèd me To her, where I my heart, safe-left, shall meet; My Muse and I must you of duty greet With thanks and wishes, wishing thankfully; Be you still fair, honour'd by public heed; By no encroachment wrong'd, nor time forgot; Nor blamed for blood, nor shamed for sinful deed; And that you know I envy you no lot   Of highest wish, I wish you so much bliss,   Hundreds of years you Stella's feet may kiss!

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Sir Philip Sidney. 1554-86
93. This Lady's Cruelty
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