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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Thus by Tens hour, th' Hermit's old Coat preferr'd
Hat, for Disguise, false Hair, with younger Beard.
In Travels kept by him, least (wandring Stranger)
Through spiteful Chance pursu'd; more free from Danger;
Borrow'd one Sword (second from Foreign Land
Timondes brought) with Quiver, Bow at hand,
Poniard by's side, before we mentioned,
He pray'd Clermanthe rest upon the Bed
Till Walk perform'd; Moon shining from the Sky
(Choice season, calm) with paler Majesty.
Then, taking Leave, her hand he grasped there,
Sigh breath'd upon't, 'gainst Mischief Charm, as 'twere,
Preservative; which She again repay'd;
Kiss strait conjoyn'd: Eyes cast to Heaven, as said,
O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure:
So, marched forth, scarce Journey thought of pleasure.
Hat, for Disguise, false Hair, with younger Beard.
In Travels kept by him, least (wandring Stranger)
Through spiteful Chance pursu'd; more free from Danger;
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Timondes brought) with Quiver, Bow at hand,
Poniard by's side, before we mentioned,
He pray'd Clermanthe rest upon the Bed
Till Walk perform'd; Moon shining from the Sky
(Choice season, calm) with paler Majesty.
Then, taking Leave, her hand he grasped there,
Sigh breath'd upon't, 'gainst Mischief Charm, as 'twere,
Preservative; which She again repay'd;
Kiss strait conjoyn'd: Eyes cast to Heaven, as said,
O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure:
So, marched forth, scarce Journey thought of pleasure.
| The Grecian Story | |