"Lovers have philters even for dogs," answered Madame Mignon.
"Modeste Mignon"
Honore de Balzac
When I was young I was loved by many and admired many women, but not one of them-not even my wife, who died young, was more to me than a toy, a plaything; and now when I stretch out my hand for a girl, whose father I might very well be-not for her own sake, but simply to serve my purpose-and she refuses me, I feel as much disturbed, as much a fool as-as that dealer in love-philters, Paaker."
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
There were closed tents in which magical remedies were to be obtained, though their open sale was forbidden by the authorities, from love-philters to the wondrous fluid which, if rightly applied, would turn lead, copper, or silver to gold.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers