Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!It seems she hangs upon the cheek of nightLike a rich jewel in an Ethiopes ear,Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear.So shows a snowy dove trooping with crowsAs yonder lady o'er her fellows shows.The measure done, Ill watch her place of stand,And, touching hers, make blessd my rude hand.Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.

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