ROSEMARY. —IVY. 
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THE ROSEMARY. 
Rosemary 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. 
