Derrick's Jests or, The Wits Chronicle. Containing A pleasing Variety of Repartees, Puns, Bon-Mots, and other Species of Wit and Humour, Which passed between Samuel Derrick ... and other Persons distinguished for their Wit and Humour. Also A Collection of Poetical Pieces on Various Subjects, By Mr. Derrick and Others. Dedicated to the Public |
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On a gentleman who mistook a kept Mistress for a Lady of Fashion.
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On a gentleman who mistook a kept Mistress for a Lady of Fashion.
Six tedious months young Damon sigh'd,—
In vain his amorous tale;
He su'd—but Chloe still deny'd—
No efforts cou'd prevail!
In vain his amorous tale;
He su'd—but Chloe still deny'd—
No efforts cou'd prevail!
At length he try'd the pow'r of gold,—
She soon to chide forgot;
The fair-one was no longer cold,
But prov'd, alas!—too hot!
She soon to chide forgot;
The fair-one was no longer cold,
But prov'd, alas!—too hot!
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