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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
Jacob, Hildebrand (1693-1739)
  
[dedication]

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To Belinda;
  
Written on her Glass.
  
Answer to Strephon
  
Sent to him, as he whisper'd ---
  
The Disinterested Swain.
  
The Turtles;
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To Belinda;

On the Death of her Turtle.

Cease, soft Belinda, to deplore
Your favour'd Dove, who feels no more,
Nor can your Grief the Loss repair;
Rather compassionate your Swain,
Who lives, and loves, and sighs in vain,
And longs for Death to-end his Care.
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