Poems on Several Occasions To which is added Gondibert and Birtha, A Tragedy. By William Thompson |
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THE CONQUEST.
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When Phebus heard Ianthe singAnd sweetly bid the Groves rejoice,
Jealous He smote the trembling String,
Despairing, quite, to match her Voice.
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Smiling, her Harpsicord She strung:As soon as She began to play,
Away his Harp poor Phebus flung;
It was no Time for Him to stay.
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Yet hold; before your Godship goThe Fair shall gain another Prize:
Your Voice and Lyre's outdone, you know;
Nor less thy Sunshine by her Eyes.
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