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74. Nilus in my Eyes, Ætna in my Brest.
A briny Nilus overflowes my Eyes;Whilst with Ætnæan flames, my scorcht heart fryes.
Rivers of Tears, quench not my ardent Heat:
Nor my Loves Fire, dries up my brains salt sweat.
Water and Fire, in temper disagree;
Yet will accord, so they may torture mee.
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