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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. 
