332 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



YOUR PRESENCE SOFTENS MY PAINS. 



MILK-VETCH. Astragalus. , 



" The power of herbes, both which can hurt and ease, 

 And which be wont t' enrage the restlesse sleepe." 



Spenser. 



This emblem originated from the medicinal 

 properties of the plant, as its name was be- 

 stowed in consequence of the quantity of milk, 

 that it causes animals to yield which feed on 

 it. Shakspeare says, 



" The presence of a king engenders love 

 Amongst his subjects, and his loyal friends, 

 As it disanimates his enemies." 



Henry 4th. 



