What is the meaning of the figurative language in these lines Fortune ever fair Kissed him and with such a lecherous affection Holofernes lost his head before he was aware.?

The figurative language in these lines suggests that Fortune, personified as a capricious and seductive force, can lead individuals to their downfall through allure and temptation. Holofernes, representing someone who is overconfident or blinded by pleasure, loses his head—both literally and metaphorically—due to this deceptive charm. The imagery conveys the idea that unchecked ambition or desire can lead to one's undoing, often without the awareness of impending danger.