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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Held Council now, since thought of former Cares;
Thus 'twas Resolv'd, for Ord'ring their Affairs:
They should withdraw to th' Merchant's private Grange;
Thersander next, salute (such gladsome Change)
The Prince himself, in's Pastor-Farm as then,
Hoping to find more cheerful, pleas'd agen:
Endeavour there to Frame his Thoughts, compose
By fit degrees, Orsamnes choice disclose;
Virgin of Noblest Birth, Good, fair combin'd;
More equal Match for Him by far Design'd.
If gentler Grant (small Doubt) when heard Relation
Joyn'd private Way their Marriage-celebration.
Thus 'twas Resolv'd, for Ord'ring their Affairs:
They should withdraw to th' Merchant's private Grange;
Thersander next, salute (such gladsome Change)
The Prince himself, in's Pastor-Farm as then,
Hoping to find more cheerful, pleas'd agen:
Endeavour there to Frame his Thoughts, compose
By fit degrees, Orsamnes choice disclose;
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More equal Match for Him by far Design'd.
If gentler Grant (small Doubt) when heard Relation
Joyn'd private Way their Marriage-celebration.
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