| Herbert J.C. Grierson, ed. (1886–1960). Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the 17th C. 1921. | | | | Richard Lovelace | | | 47. To Lucasta
Going to the Warres | | | | TELL me not (Sweet) I am unkinde, | | | That from the Nunnerie | | | Of thy chaste breast, and quiet minde, | | | To Warre and Armes I flie. | | | | | True; a new Mistresse now I chase, | 5 | | The first Foe in the Field; | | | And with a stronger Faith imbrace | | | A Sword, a Horse, a Shield. | | | | | Yet this Inconstancy is such, | | | As you too shall adore; | 10 | | I could not love thee (Deare) so much, | | | Lov'd I not Honour more. | | | |
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