The Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire and Mrs. Elizabeth Herbert

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The Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire and Mrs. Elizabeth Herbert by Anne Kingsmill Finch

 CUPID one day ask'd his Mother, 
When she meant that he shou'd Wed? 
You're too Young, my Boy, she said: 
Nor has Nature made another 
Fit to match with Cupid's Bed. 


Cupid then her Sight directed 
To a lately Wedded Pair; 
Where Himself the Match effected; 
They as Youthful, they as Fair. 


Having by Example carry'd 
This first Point in the Dispute; 
WORSELEY next he said's not Marry'd: 
Her's with Cupid's Charms may suit

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