The Dance of Life A Poem, by the author of "Doctor Syntax;%" [i.e. William Combe] Illustrated with coloured engravings, by Thomas Rowlandson |
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The Gardener, struck with Susan's charms,
Had sometime woo'd her to his arms,
Nor woo'd in vain, for Cupid's dart
Had, also, pierc'd the Maiden's heart;
But still a sense of duty strove
Nor strove in vain to guide her Love
For her dear Lady must command,
Before she gave her willing hand.
Had sometime woo'd her to his arms,
Nor woo'd in vain, for Cupid's dart
Had, also, pierc'd the Maiden's heart;
But still a sense of duty strove
Nor strove in vain to guide her Love
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Before she gave her willing hand.
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