The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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Sweet, flye not, said the King; I come in Love,
Not harmful way: Next part Salute did prove.
Fond, Amorous Mardiva (strangely Try'd)
She look'd not for so great a Guest, reply'd:
Amazement seiz'd the King conjoyn'd again,
That Guest your Lover's found withal, restrain
Those wandring Thoughts; two Kisses more conferr'd:
Went farther on, whilst Silent she appeared.
At Tilting late, Mardiva fair (said he)
Whilst others broke their staves with Gallantry,
Your Eyes Encounter'd mine; Dart beam from thence
Struck through my heart. Great Sir (she said) th' Offence
Was to my thoughts unknown, these harmless Eyes
Not Guilty of that Treasonous Charge, Surprize.
Not harmful way: Next part Salute did prove.
Fond, Amorous Mardiva (strangely Try'd)
She look'd not for so great a Guest, reply'd:
Amazement seiz'd the King conjoyn'd again,
That Guest your Lover's found withal, restrain
Those wandring Thoughts; two Kisses more conferr'd:
Went farther on, whilst Silent she appeared.
At Tilting late, Mardiva fair (said he)
Whilst others broke their staves with Gallantry,
Your Eyes Encounter'd mine; Dart beam from thence
Struck through my heart. Great Sir (she said) th' Offence
Was to my thoughts unknown, these harmless Eyes
Not Guilty of that Treasonous Charge, Surprize.
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