The Works of the English Poets, Volume 11E. Cox, 1779 - 212 pages |
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Page 155
... Cydippe , a lady of quality much above his own ; not daring therefore to court her openly , he found this device to obtain her : he writes , upon the faireft apple that could be procured , a couple of verfes to this effect : " I fwear ...
... Cydippe , a lady of quality much above his own ; not daring therefore to court her openly , he found this device to obtain her : he writes , upon the faireft apple that could be procured , a couple of verfes to this effect : " I fwear ...
Page 157
... me write The cunning words he did himself indite : Again , you fee , I write by his command , He guides my pen , and rules my willing hand , Again fuch kind , fuch loving words I fend , Again ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 157.
... me write The cunning words he did himself indite : Again , you fee , I write by his command , He guides my pen , and rules my willing hand , Again fuch kind , fuch loving words I fend , Again ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 157.
Page 159
... fufferings you with pity fee , " He that can love fo well , is worthy me ! " But , if all this fhould unfuccefsful prove , Diana claims for me your promis'd love . O may O may my fears be falfe ! yet she delights ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 159.
... fufferings you with pity fee , " He that can love fo well , is worthy me ! " But , if all this fhould unfuccefsful prove , Diana claims for me your promis'd love . O may O may my fears be falfe ! yet she delights ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 159.
Page 161
... too , Which , falfe as ' tis , fhall never harbour you : Take , take away thofe thy adulterous hands , For know , another lord that breast commands . M } } } ' Tis ' Tis true , her father promis'd her to thee ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 161.
... too , Which , falfe as ' tis , fhall never harbour you : Take , take away thofe thy adulterous hands , For know , another lord that breast commands . M } } } ' Tis ' Tis true , her father promis'd her to thee ACONTIUS TO CYDIPPE . 161.
Page 162
... Cydippe , that excites Diana's rage , to vindicate her rites . Command him then not to approach thy door ; This done , the danger of your death is o'er . For fear not , beauteous maid , but keep thy vow , Which great Diana heard , and ...
... Cydippe , that excites Diana's rage , to vindicate her rites . Command him then not to approach thy door ; This done , the danger of your death is o'er . For fear not , beauteous maid , but keep thy vow , Which great Diana heard , and ...
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