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It is reported of faire Thetis ' Sonne

(Achilles famous for his chiualry,

His noble minde and magnanimitie),

That when the Troian wars were new begun,

Whos'euer was deepe-wounded with his speare,

Could neuer be recured of his maime,

Nor euer after be made whole againe:

Except with that speares rust he holpen were.

Euen so it fareth with my fortune now,

Who being wounded with his piercing eie,

Must either thereby finde a remedy,

Or els to be releeu'd I know not how.

Then if thou hast a minde still to annoy me,

Kill me with kisses, if thou wilt destroy me.