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The Works of Mr. Robert Gould

In Two Volumes. Consisting of those Poems [and] Satyrs Which were formerly Printed, and Corrected since by the Author; As also of the many more which He Design'd for the Press. Publish'd from his Own Original Copies [by Robert Gould]

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SONG X. Falshood excus'd.
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SONG X. Falshood excus'd.

I

Why blames my Love her humble Swain
For gazing upon Cælia's Eyes?
Or in soft Notes t'express his Pain,
While at her Feet he dying lies?

II

Her Look, 'tis true, does Love inspire,
And long departed Warmth renew;
Again it gives me fresh Desire,
But then 'tis given all for you.

III

Enflam'd by her I come to thee
To ease the Burden of her Charms;
She does beget the Extasie,
But it is born within thy Arms.