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. 
