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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Next for those Lords, whom Tilters we proclaim'd,
Melargon and Valenson also nam'd:
Who likewise had great Wenchers been, altho
That first did cheat the last of's Bedfellow;
Dark Winter's night, her Spouse being lodg'd from Home
Admitted was; Valenson not then come
(Close Friend the Maid) enjoy'd conceal'd howere:
Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were
For different Ends; Melargom sought a Wife
For good and lawful Heirs, but wanton Life
Meant to reserve; hold on this Ranging Pleasure;
Wish'd Beauty too, conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure.
Valenson aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight,
More Honest thoughts, Reformed Appetite:
Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown,
Lord's Daughter 'twas, grand Portion call'd her own.
Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld;
Mardiva's Form, Dorasta's Parallel'd:
Candora nam'd. Mother Earl's Wife so great;
Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat.
Both had been there Strong, earnest Suitors deem'd,
For Lordly Rank and Youth, Parts, Person seem'd
So equal both, Estates, that doubtful shews
Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze,
Melargon and Valenson also nam'd:
Who likewise had great Wenchers been, altho
That first did cheat the last of's Bedfellow;
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Admitted was; Valenson not then come
(Close Friend the Maid) enjoy'd conceal'd howere:
Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were
For different Ends; Melargom sought a Wife
For good and lawful Heirs, but wanton Life
Meant to reserve; hold on this Ranging Pleasure;
Wish'd Beauty too, conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure.
Valenson aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight,
More Honest thoughts, Reformed Appetite:
Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown,
Lord's Daughter 'twas, grand Portion call'd her own.
Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld;
Mardiva's Form, Dorasta's Parallel'd:
Candora nam'd. Mother Earl's Wife so great;
Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat.
Both had been there Strong, earnest Suitors deem'd,
For Lordly Rank and Youth, Parts, Person seem'd
So equal both, Estates, that doubtful shews
Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze,
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