ROSEMARY — IVY. t67 



THE ROSEMARY. 



R0SEMA.RY was formerly worn at weddings, to signify 

 the fidelity of the lovers. It was also an emblem of re- 

 membrance. 



I MEET few but are stuck with rosemary: every one 

 asked me who was to be married. 



NOBLE SPANISH SOLDIER. 



There's rosemary for you, that's for remembrance; 

 pray you love, remember. 



OPHELIA. 



He, from his lass him lavender has sent. 

 Showing her love, and doth requital crave; 

 Him rosemary his sweetheart, whose intent 

 Is that he her should in remembrance have. 



DRAYTON. 



THE IVY. 



This emblem of generous friendship attaches itself to 

 the wretched. 



As the ivy, when blasts howl before it. 

 Clasps the bough it encircles more tight ; 



So my heart, in the storms that break o'er it, 

 More closely to thine shall unite. 



