The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) - Volume III by Theophilus Cibber
page 118 of 351 (33%)
page 118 of 351 (33%)
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Sit carelessly at play;
Perhaps permit some happier man, To kiss your hand, or flirt your fan. With a fa, &c. IX. When any mournful tune, you hear, That dies in every note; And if it sigh'd with each man's care, For being so remote; Think then, how often love we've made To you, when all those tunes were play'd. With a fa, &c. X. In justice, you cannot refuse, To think of our distress; When we for hopes of honour lose, Our certain happiness; All those designs are but to prove, Ourselves more worthy of your love. With a fa, &c. XI. And, now we've told you all our loves, And likewise all our fears; In hopes this declaration moves, |
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