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3. with thine eye: i.e., by casting looks upon others.
4. with power: i.e., openly and directly. by art: artfully; deviously.
7. what: why.
8. bide: withstand.
10. pretty looks: wanton glances.
11. my foes: i.e., her pretty looks.
14. rid: destroy; end.