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On a Lady's Erasing the Picture of Bathsheba Bathing, represented in a Snuff-Box.
I
When Cynthia saw Bathsheba's Charms,In wanton Colours drest,
Those Lips, those killing Eyes, those Arms,
I dare not name the Rest!
II
The blushing envious, angry MaidObserv'd with various Passions tost,
To ev'ry vulgar Eye betray'd,
Those Beauties, she alone could boast.
III
A fatal Weapon forth she drew,To check the curious Painter's Pride,
To veil those Charms, she only knew,
Those Beauties only she could hide.
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IV
'Tis well enamour'd, Damon cry'd,E'en let the paltry Copy fall,
By You the Loss is well supply'd,
In You we find the Original.
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