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Pastorals

After the Simple Manner of Theocritus. By Mr. Purney

Purney, Thomas (1695-ca. 1727)

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I.

PAPLET: OR, Love and Innocence

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II.

LALLET OR The Tender Shepherdess

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A Willow on the bank upheld their Heads,
(Oh happy Tree, to hold such lovely Maids!)
A soothing shade the rosie Sweetbreer gave;

i.e. The Nightingale

Where sang the Bird that sings so soft at Eve.