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, bashful Glance, still prone to Virgin-fear,
She joyn'd reply: Pray Sir, withdraw, Forbear
That stop, Restraint; like Stranger to this Grove,
As unto Me; tho chance thus far to Rove
Through kept, well Guarded Gate: Kissing my Hand
Seems vain Desire; where Lonely grounds Command
Bad Thoughts may cause: Too formal Thanks exprest,
Such Musick prov'd; my own Reserved Brest.
'Twas meant withal to Please. Orsamnes then,
Joyn'd humble Bow, this Answer fram'd ag'en.
She joyn'd reply: Pray Sir, withdraw, Forbear
That stop, Restraint; like Stranger to this Grove,
As unto Me; tho chance thus far to Rove
Through kept, well Guarded Gate: Kissing my Hand
Seems vain Desire; where Lonely grounds Command
Bad Thoughts may cause: Too formal Thanks exprest,
Such Musick prov'd; my own Reserved Brest.
'Twas meant withal to Please. Orsamnes then,
Joyn'd humble Bow, this Answer fram'd ag'en.
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