“ Fairies use flowers for their charactery.” 
Shakspeare. 
“ The tongue that erst was spoken by the elves, 
When tenderness as yet within the world was new.” 
Hoffman. 
“ Souvent, d’une amante offcnsee, 
Quelques fleurs calment le courroux; 
Souvent, du fils de Cytheree, 
Flore sert a cacher les coups.” 
Old French Poet. 
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