The poetical wanderer containing, dissertations On the early poetry of Greece, On tragic poetry, and on the power Of noble actions on the mind. To which are added, several poems |
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'Tis no disgrace that I have lain with you
On new fall'n leaves that glitter'd with the dew;
More am I fitted to ascend your bed
Where diamonds dazzle and their lustre shed;
Then in my arms you might securely sleep,
No hostile ships would plow your angry deep;
But Helen's dowry will be wars alarms,
Greece will demand her with revengeful arms;
And pride will swell the haughty fair one's breast,
To see for her two nations in contest.
On new fall'n leaves that glitter'd with the dew;
More am I fitted to ascend your bed
Where diamonds dazzle and their lustre shed;
Then in my arms you might securely sleep,
No hostile ships would plow your angry deep;
But Helen's dowry will be wars alarms,
Greece will demand her with revengeful arms;
And pride will swell the haughty fair one's breast,
To see for her two nations in contest.
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