Poems on Various Subjects By Henry James Pye ... In Two Volumes. Ornamented with Frontispieces |
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Written on a LADY's FAN. |
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Written on a LADY's FAN.
In ancient times when like La Mancha's KnightThe adventurous Hero sallied forth to fight,
Some sage Magician famous in Romance
Supplied the Warrior with a wonderous lance,
With which through adverse troops he forced his way,
And won from giant hosts the doubtful day.
But I more fatal arms to you impart,
By Venus forged to wound the human heart:
This Weapon placed in your victorious hand
No cunning shall elude, no force withstand,
Nor shall the brave resist, or coward fly,
But all Mankind submit, adore, or die.
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