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For the Lady, Olivia Porter.

A present, upon a New-yeares day.

Goe! hunt the whiter Ermine! and presentHis wealthy skin, as this dayes Tribute sentTo my Endimion's Love; Though she be farreMore gently smooth, more soft than Ermines are!Goe! climbe that Rock! and when thou there hast foundA Starre, contracted in a Diamond,Give it Endimion's Love; whose lasting Eyes,Out-looke the Starry Jewells of the Skies!Goe! dive into the Southern Sea! and whenTh'ast found (to trouble the nice sight of Men)A swelling Pearle; and such whose single worth,Boasts all the wonders which the Seas bring forth;

Give

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