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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Mardiva's
Mother came, by both desir'd;
Spruce Widow 'twas, chearful, but then expir'd
Her Fortieth Year: Vendormes whom did shew
Much Love, regard. She was informed so
Of past Events; her Daughters Gallant Choice,
Journey resolv'd; gave her concordant Voice.
By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation
To Corinth joyn'd (as Neighbour-Soil, Greek Nation.
Kind Brother there) for constant Residence:
Which She imbrac'd; much pleased shew'd from thence.
Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board;
Where Mirthful Talk did Musick's part afford.
Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light;
Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night.
Spruce Widow 'twas, chearful, but then expir'd
Her Fortieth Year: Vendormes whom did shew
Much Love, regard. She was informed so
Of past Events; her Daughters Gallant Choice,
Journey resolv'd; gave her concordant Voice.
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To Corinth joyn'd (as Neighbour-Soil, Greek Nation.
Kind Brother there) for constant Residence:
Which She imbrac'd; much pleased shew'd from thence.
Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board;
Where Mirthful Talk did Musick's part afford.
Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light;
Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night.
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