In ancient times when like La Mancha's Knight <br />The adventurous Hero sallied forth to fight, <br />Some sage Magician famous in Romance <br />Supplied the Warrior with a wonderous lance, <br />With which through adverse troops he forced his way, <br />And won from giant hosts the doubtful day. <br />But I more fatal arms to you impart, <br />By Venus forged to wound the human heart: <br />This Weapon placed in your victorious hand <br />No cunning shall elude, no force withstand, <br />Nor shall the brave resist, or coward fly, <br />But all Mankind submit, adore, or die.<br /><br />Henry James Pye<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/written-on-a-lady-s-fan/
