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11. Sweete Loue my onely Treasure.


                      1 
       Sweete Loue my onely Treasure,
       For seruice long vnfained
       Wherein I nought haue gained,
       Vouchsafe this little pleasure,
            To tell mee in what part
            My Lady keepes my heart.

                      2 
       If in her haire so slender,
       Like golden nets vntwined,
       Which fire and arte haue fined:
       Her thrall my hart I render
            For euer to abide,
            With lockes so daintie tide.

                      3 
       If in her eyes she bind it,
       Wherein that fire was framed,
       By which it is inflamed,
       I dare not looke to finde it,
            I onely wish it sight,
            To see that pleasant light.

                      4 
       But if her brest haue dained
       With kindnesse to receiue it,
       I am content to leaue it,
       Though death thereby were gained:
            Then Lady take your owne,
            That liues for you alone.
    


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