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SCENE IV.
Xarino, Teraminta.Xar.
If to these humble Plains, ye Gods!
You give such Excellence,
Here let me dwell for ever,
For ever gazing
Upon an Object so adorable.
Ter.
Xarino, well I know,
You Shepherds make a Trade of Flattery.
The Court has spread its Influence o'er the Plains,
And Cottagers have learnt to break their Vows.
AIR.
Xar.
Why does my Charmer treat me so,
What Falshood did I ever show?
Tho' all Mankind beside shou'd range,
I love so true, I cannot change.
But, 'tis the Pleasure of your Sex,
When most we love, you most perplex.
Ter.
It is not that I know you false, Xarino,
But feare you shou'd be so.
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Can then a Virgin be too cautious?
But, 'tis unsafe to parley with Temptation,
When Flight's the best Security.
AIR.
When Lovers for Favours petition,
Oh! then they approach with Respect;
But, when in our Hearts they've Admission,
They treat us with Scorn and Neglect.
'Tis dangerous ever to try 'em,
So artful are Men to deceive;
'Tis safer, much safer to fly 'em,
So easy are Maids to believe.
Oh! then they approach with Respect;
But, when in our Hearts they've Admission,
They treat us with Scorn and Neglect.
'Tis dangerous ever to try 'em,
So artful are Men to deceive;
'Tis safer, much safer to fly 'em,
So easy are Maids to believe.
[Exit Teraminta.
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