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I have heard:

But speak: I mark thee closely.

I have scarves

And girdles that hold up my raiment—

Why,

All women have them.

Out of these I'll fashion

An ornament and excellent device

To keep mine honour safe.

Give thy words meaning:

What is it thou would'st say?

Give us a pledge,

Plant on some ground of faith these feeble feet;

If not—

These gatherings, girdlings up of robes,

How shall they stead thee?

They shall serve to deck

These shapes with votive tablets never yet

Hanged up on hallowed images.

A riddle!

The manner of this: expound.