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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Great Sir (said she) I grant, that foul pretence
Did much amaze my thoughts, but innocence,
Untainted Heart (same does my Husband bear)
Supported me. Pray then, sit, Tast howe're.
(The King conjoyn'd) or I shall guess but ill,
First wrongful Qualm lyes on your Stomack still.
I'll share with you. So both began to eat;
Drank Wine in Christal-glass; that Sugar'd meat
Touch'd slowly found; Madam, so nice? (said he)
No Poison's there; if not for Tast more free.
Let's talk withal, amongst those Ornaments,
Prime Rarities my Gallery presents,
Your Picture hangs, and I much long'd to see
How far that Shade might to your self agree.
Did much amaze my thoughts, but innocence,
Untainted Heart (same does my Husband bear)
Supported me. Pray then, sit, Tast howe're.
(The King conjoyn'd) or I shall guess but ill,
First wrongful Qualm lyes on your Stomack still.
I'll share with you. So both began to eat;
Drank Wine in Christal-glass; that Sugar'd meat
Touch'd slowly found; Madam, so nice? (said he)
No Poison's there; if not for Tast more free.
Let's talk withal, amongst those Ornaments,
Prime Rarities my Gallery presents,
Your Picture hangs, and I much long'd to see
How far that Shade might to your self agree.
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