The poetical and dramatic works of Sir Charles Sedley Collected and Edited from the Old Editions: With a preface on the text, explanatory and textual notes, an appendix containing works of doubtful authenticity, and a bibliography: By V. de Sola Pinto |
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THE FALL
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As Chloe o'er the Meadow past,I view'd the lovely Maid;
She turn'd and blush'd, renew'd her Haste,
And fear'd by me to be embrac'd,
My Eyes my Wish betray'd.
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I trembling felt the rising Flame,The Charming Nymph pursu'd;
Daphne was not so bright a Game,
Tho' Great Apollo's Darling Dame,
Nor with such Charms endu'd.
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I follow'd close, the Fair still flewAlong the Grassy Plain,
The Grass at length my Rival grew,
And catch'd my Chloe by the Shoe,
Her Speed was then in vain.
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But Oh! as tott'ring down she fell,What did the Fall reveal?
Such Limbs Description cannot tell,
Such Charms were never in the Mall,
Nor Smock did e'er conceal.
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She shreik'd, I turn'd my ravish'd Eyes,And burning with Desire,
I help'd the Queen of Love to rise;
She check'd her Anger and Surprize,
And said, Rash Youth, retire.
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Be gone, and boast what you have seen,It shan't avail you much;
I know you like my Form and Mien,
Yet since so insolent y'have been,
The Parts disclos'd you ne'er shall touch.
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