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After the Simple Manner of Theocritus. By Mr. Purney

Purney, Thomas (1695-ca. 1727)

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These gentle Hearts small thought were Cubbin lay;
In sooth some halfendeal undeckt they be.
Honey-lip Gales soft breathed on their Hair,
Waved their Cloaths, and did their Bosoms bare.
And well Iwis, as bare their bosoms, all
The Flowerets out that decked 'em did fall.

And well Iwis, &c. The Words, Wis, Weet, and Ween, all signify to think or imagin.