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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Why flies Clarissa from her Swain,Regardless of Desire?
The Wanton sees his Pain,
And, of the Conquest vain,
Derides the Love-sick Fire.
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Beware, ah! Cruel! Tempt not Fate,Nor with Love's Arrows Toy;
Tho' now unhurt, Elate,
You'll surely find, too late!
There's Danger in the Boy.
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