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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Giv'n kindest Kiss, Imbrace, thus spoke, began.
Welcom most Fair to this reserved Cell,
Love's friendly Bow'r; where no Thought shall Rebel
Against your Chast Command, like Temple deem'd
You being here: This Favour (choice-esteem'd)
Your Servant shewn was nere by th' Sex outvy'd;
Prime confidence. Clermanthe Blush'd reply'd.
Your Love Desert conjoyn'd outweigh'd thus far
My strict Resolves, Both termed singular;
Of equal height; well Conquer'd me, oresway'd,
Orsamnes then; Dear, sweetest Madam, (said)
Your Goodness pleas'd (Transcendent that withall)
To prize them so, which like Sun-beams did fall
On doubtful Heart. This spoke, but short Demur,
Choice Kisses onely there obtain'd from her
(Now Free, Themselves) those thought prime Bait Repast
For's voyage then to great Dervan at last:
'Twas four miles Walk; with Quiver arm'd and Bow
Poyniard by th' side for's precious Charge did shew.
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