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First Line: In martial sports I had my cunning tried
Last Line: Till that her blush taught me my shame to see.
Subject(s): Love; Stars


In martial sports I had my cunning tried,
And yet to break more staves did me address,
While with the people's shouts, I must confess,
Youth, luck and praise even filled my veins with pride;
When Cupid, having me, his slave, descried
In Mars's livery, prancing in the press:
'What now, sir fool,' said he; 'I would no less,
Look here, I say.' I looked, and Stella spied,
Who hard by made a window send forth light.
My heart then quaked, then dazzled were mine eyes,
One hand forgot to rule, th'other to fight;
Nor trumpet's sound I heard, nor friendly cries;
My foe came on, and beat the air for me,
Till that her blush taught me my shame to see.





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