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The Works of Tibullus

Containing his Love-Elegies. Translated by Mr Dart. To which is added, The Life of the Author; with Observations on the Original Design of Elegiack Verse; and the Characters of the most Celebrated Greek, Latin and English Elegiack Poets
Dart, John
  
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Tibullus to Messala , on his Birth-Day. IX.

You know Sulpicia hates the toilsome Way,
Let her in Town observe the joyful Day.
Here we together, will our Mirth renew,
Upon a Day which comes unwish'd by you.
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