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Pastorals

After the Simple Manner of Theocritus. By Mr. Purney

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The harmless Shepherd to her sped,
And took in Arms the harmless Maid.
But oh! when took in Arms the Lass,
Witness me God, how wo he was!
And is it then? and is't quoth he,
Lallet, the gentle Lall I see?
The dainty Daughter of the Glen?
Help me, ye Heavens, to speak my Pain!