The works of Mr. Thomas Brown Serious and Comical, In Prose and Verse; In four volumes. The Fourth Edition, Corrected, and much Enlarged from his Originals never before publish'd. With a key to all his Writings |
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Diana of Poictiers to Madam Maintenon.
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Diana of Poictiers to Madam Maintenon.
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[I dare not, (were't to save my Ransom)]
I dare not, (were't to save my Ransom)
Affirm your Ladyship is Handsome;
Nor without telling monstrous Lies,
Defend the Lightning of your Eyes;
For, Madam, to declare the Truth,
You've neither Face, nor Shape, nor Youth.
Affirm your Ladyship is Handsome;
Nor without telling monstrous Lies,
Defend the Lightning of your Eyes;
For, Madam, to declare the Truth,
You've neither Face, nor Shape, nor Youth.
Howe'er, all Flattery apart,
You've plaid your Cards with wondrous Art.
When young, no Lover saw your Charms,
Or prest you in his eager Arms:
But Triumphs your old Age attend,
And you begin where others end.
You've plaid your Cards with wondrous Art.
When young, no Lover saw your Charms,
Or prest you in his eager Arms:
But Triumphs your old Age attend,
And you begin where others end.
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