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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[Oh! wou'd it not provoke a Maid]
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Oh! wou'd it not provoke a Maid,By softest Vows and Oaths betray'd,
Her Virgin Treasures to resign,
And give up Honour's dearest Shrine?
Then when her Charms have been enjoy'd;
To be next moment laid aside.
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But why do I lament in vain,And of my Destiny complain?
Had I been wise as those before me,
I should have made the World adore me;
Not to one Lover's Arms confin'd,
But search'd and try'd all Human kind.
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