Living

Epigram. 4.

by George Wither 1588–1667

Living

FAire Helen hauing stain'd her husbands bed,
And mortall hatred 'twixt two Kingdomes bred;
Had still remaining in her so much good,
That Heroes for her lost their dearest blood:
Then if with all that ill, such worth may last,
Oh what is she worth, that's as faire, and chast!

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