| William Shakespeare - 1809 - 476 pages
...plant. See Aquilegia, in Linnsus's Genera, 684. SW The columhine was emhlematical of forsaken lovers : " The columbine in tawny often taken, " Is then ascribed...as are forsaken." Browne's Britannia's Pastorals, B. 1, Song ii, 1613. H. White. Ophelia gives her fennel and columhines to the king. In the Collection... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1820 - 512 pages
...ghefenncl,—to flatter, to dissemble." And Mr. Holt White, Browne's Britannia's Pastorals, BI Song ii. 1613 : " The columbine in tawny often taken, " Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken." (46) —there's rue for you ; and here's some fur tne:—we may call it herb of grace o'Sundays] Mr.... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1821 - 560 pages
...See Aquilegia, in Linnaeus's Genera, 68*. SW The columbine was emblematical of forsaken lovers : " The columbine in tawny often taken, " Is then ascribed...as are forsaken." Browne's Britannia's Pastorals, bi song ii. 1613. HOLT WHITE. Ophelia gives her fennel and columbines to the king. In the collection... | |
| Elizabeth Kent - 1823 - 498 pages
...manner of their mixtures spye." He tells us that the King-cup is an emblem of jealousy ; that— " The columbine in tawny often taken, . , Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken ; Flora's choice buttons, of a russet dye, Is hope even in the depth of misery ; The pansie, thistle... | |
| Henry Phillips - 1825 - 414 pages
...its nectary, which turns over like the cap of the old jesters. The above-mentioned poet says, • " The columbine in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken." The foxglove having some resemblance to the cap and the bells, has induced the poets to make it also... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1826 - 540 pages
...Fennel is for flatterers, An evil thing 'tis sure.' Browne, in his Britannia's Pastorals, says:— ' The columbine, in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken.' Rue was for ruth or repentance. It was also commonly called herbgrace, probably from being accounted... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1826 - 642 pages
...Fennel is for flatterers, An evil thing 'tis sure.' Browne, in his Britannia's Pastorals, says : — ' The columbine, in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken.' Rue was for ruth or repentance. It was also commonly called herbgrace, probably from being accounted... | |
| William Shakespeare - 1826 - 554 pages
...Fennel is for flatterers, An evil thing 'tis sure.' Browne, in his Britannia's Pastorals, says : — ' The columbine, in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as &re forsaken.' Rue was for ruth or repentance. It was also commonly called herbgrace, probably from... | |
| Sarah Josepha Buell Hale - 1836 - 434 pages
...Siberia and Europe, and from Canada to Carolina. Flowers, red, purple, blue, white, &c. DESERTION. The Columbine in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken. BROWNE. SENTIMENT. How I have loved thee ! O, recall Those past delicious hours, Which made me happy... | |
| Sarah Josepha Buell Hale - 1838 - 282 pages
...Carolina. FlowA™.-? ~- species: found in Siberia and Europe, ers red, purple, blue, white, &c. DESERTION. The Columbine in tawny often taken, Is then ascribed to such as are forsaken. SENTIMENT. How I have loved thee ! O, recall Those past delicious hours, Which made me happy as a bird,... | |
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