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Poems and Translations upon Several Occasions [by Mary Monck]

Monck, Mary (ca. 1677-1715)

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Madrigal VI.

[Haste, bitter Sighs]

Haste, bitter Sighs,
To the bright Cause of my Despair;
Say to the rigid Fair,

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If you wou'd longer Cruel be,
Abate your Cruelty:
Alas! the Caitiff dies,
And Death will quickly set him free,
Both from his Torment, and your Tyranny.