The poetical and dramatic works of Sir Charles Sedley Collected and Edited from the Old Editions: With a preface on the text, explanatory and textual notes, an appendix containing works of doubtful authenticity, and a bibliography: By V. de Sola Pinto |
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ADVICE TO LOVERS
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Damon, if thou wilt believe me,'Tis not Sighing round the Plain,
Songs and Sonnets cann't relieve thee,
Faint attempts in love are vain.
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Urge but home the fair Occasion,And be Master of the Field;
To a powerful kind invasion
'Tis a Madness not to yield.
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Love gives out a large Commission,Still indulgent to the brave;
But one Sin of large Omission,
Never Woman yet forgave,
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Though she swears she'll ne'er permit you,Cries you're rude, and much to blame,
Or with Tears implores your Pity,
Be not merciful for shame.
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When the fierce Assault is over,Chloris soon enough must find
This her cruel furious Lover
Much more gentle, not so kind.
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