Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
Robert Herrick. 1591–1674250. To Electra
| I DARE not ask a kiss, | |
| I dare not beg a smile, | |
| Lest having that, or this, | |
| I might grow proud the while. | |
| No, no, the utmost share | 5 |
| Of my desire shall be | |
| Only to kiss that air | |
| That lately kissèd thee. |