204 FLOBAL EMBLEMS. 



LUSTRE. 



Aconite-leaved Crowfoot, or Fair Maids of 

 France. — Ranunculus Aconitifolius. 



This pretty alpine plant, whose white petals 

 shine so agreeably in the parterre, is made the 

 symbol of lustre. 



*' To the soul time doth perfection give. 

 And adds fresh lustre to her beauty still." 



Davies. 



But not so to the person, 



" Pass but some fleeting years, and these poor eyes. 

 Where now without a boast some lustre lies. 

 No longer shall their little honours keep, 

 But only be of use to read or weep." 



Prior. 



