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 THOMAS, Lord VAUX of Harrowden.

The assault of CUPID upon the fort, where the Lover's heart lay wounded; and how he was taken.

[TOTTEL's Miscellany.]

When CUPID scalèd first the fort, Wherein my heart lay wounded sore: The battery was of such a sort, That I must yield or die therefore.

There saw I LOVE, upon the wall, How he his banner did display: Alarm! Alarm! he 'gan to call, And bade his soldiers keep array.

The arms the which that CUPID bare Were piercèd hearts with tears besprent; In silver and sable to declare The steadfast love he always meant.

There might you see his band all drest In colours like to white and black; With powder and with pellets, prest To bring the fort to spoil and sack.