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Lavende r. .. .Distrust. 
It was anciently believed that the asp, a dangerous 
species of viper, made Lavender its habitual place of 
abode, for which reason that plant was approached 
with extreme caution. The Komans used it largely in 
their baths, from whence its name is derived. 
Our doubts are traitors, 
And make us, lose the good we oft might win. 
By fearing to attempt. 
Shalcspeare. 
Who never doubted never half believed, 
Where doubt there truth is—’tis her shadow. 
Bailey. 
When first, with all a lover’s pride, 
I wooed and won thee for my bride, 
I little thought that thou couldst be 
Estranged as now thou art from me! 
Anon. 
Thy confidence is held from me, 
In fear my love but shows, 
Like one, art thou, who fears the bee 
May sting thee, through the rose. 
Anon, 
