The Works of Hildebrand Jacob ... Containing Poems on Various Subjects, and Occasions; With the Fatal Constancy, a Tragedy; and Several Pieces in Prose. The Greatest Part Never Before Publish'd |
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EPISTLE IX. To S. W. Y.
From the Country, in Answer to some Verses.
While I, as Faunus us'd of old,
The awkward, rural Nymphs pursue,
Who sometimes kind; but oftner cold,
Now hugg, and kiss; now scratch, and scold,
The awkward, rural Nymphs pursue,
Who sometimes kind; but oftner cold,
Now hugg, and kiss; now scratch, and scold,
And make me black, and blew.
While thus in Ditch, or under Hedge
Of Love we give the surest Pledge,
While thus in Ditch, or under Hedge
Of Love we give the surest Pledge,
Expos'd to Wind, and Weather,
May you, and bright Lavinia play
On Velvet Couches all the Day,
May you, and bright Lavinia play
On Velvet Couches all the Day,
And toy at Ease together!
Still may the charming Nymph inspire
New Vigour, new Poetic Fire,
While we the tuneful, happy Swain admire.
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New Vigour, new Poetic Fire,
While we the tuneful, happy Swain admire.
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