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Argalvs and Parthenia

Written by Fra: Quarles

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With that, transported with a furious hast,
He blew it out: but marke, that very blast
(As if it meant, on purpose, to disclaime
His desp'rate thoughts) reuiu'd th'extinguisht flame.
He stands amaz'd; and, hauing mus'd a while,
Beholds the Tapour, and begins to smile.