FLORA'S I.KXICON. L21 



AURUSTINUS. Viburnum Tinus. Class 

 5, Pentandria. Order: Trhjynia. This 

 is one of the prettiest of evergreen shrubs, 

 and is the gift of Spain to our highly favour- 

 ed land. In winter it is the onmm<-nt of 

 our groves, displaying its shining leaves 

 2***" and showy white flowers when other trees 

 have ceased to bloom. 



Neither the hot breath of summer nor the cold kiss of winter 

 can rob it of its charms ; but to preserve it we must tend it with 

 assiduous care. The symbol of a constant and delicate friend 

 ship, it ever seeks to please, yet dies if neglected. 



I DIE IF NEGLECTED. 



He does not love me ! 

 I never dream'd of this ! To be his bride 

 Was all the Heav'n I look'd for ! Not to love me 

 When I have been ten years affianced to him! — 

 When I have lived for him — shut up my heart, 

 With every pulse and hope, for his use only — 

 Worshipp'd — oh God! idolatrously loved him! 



Why has he sought to marry me? Why still 

 Renew the broken pledge my father made himl 

 Why, for ten years, with war and policy, 



Strive for my poor alliance ? 



He must love me, 



Or I shall break my heart! I never had 

 One other hope in life ! I never link'd 

 One thought, but to this chain! I have no blood — 

 No breath — no being — separate from Sforza ! 

 Nothing has any other name ! The sun 

 Shined like his smile — the lightning was his glory. 



Willi* 



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