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To CALISTA:
An EPIGRAM.
Anes Wisdom, Majesty and Beauty,
Contended to allure the Swain,
Wha fain wad paid to ilk his Duty;
But only ane the Prize could gain.
Contended to allure the Swain,
Wha fain wad paid to ilk his Duty;
But only ane the Prize could gain.
Were
Jove again to redd Debate
Between his Spouse and Daughters twa,
And were it dear Calista's Fate
To bid amang them for the Ba':
Between his Spouse and Daughters twa,
And were it dear Calista's Fate
To bid amang them for the Ba':
When given to her, the Shepherd might
Then with the single Apple serve a';
Since she's possest of a' that's bright
In Juno, Venus, and Minerva.
Then with the single Apple serve a';
Since she's possest of a' that's bright
In Juno, Venus, and Minerva.
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