Asterisks don't bother me if I can figure out what the word is, but in 16th and 17th century pieces I don't always know the word. Also tantalizing is the following: From a Scots MS of the 18th century we have one which is not as innocent as it first appears, as the wrong answer is reasonable. [NLS MS 17799, f. 143]

Be kind my dear Cloe, lets kiss & lets.............Love [F**k
Let our favourite guides be ye Sparrow & ..........Dove [Duck
Tho' Adam was dull till God made him a.............Pair [Pr**k
Yet he quickly found out wt to do with his.........Fair [Stick?
He ne'er stood complaining & whining in............Rhyme
But was wiser & knew what to do wth his............Time
He quickly took every thing by the right...........Handle
Un'drest in a minute & out with the................Candle
Then I leave you to guess wt he did with his.......Dear
When Eve had no shame & her Adam no................Fear

Can anyone finishing it?