The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 3W. Pickering, 1832 |
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... eyes , oh ! there's the spell , Who can see them , and not rebel ? You make us captives by your stay , Yet kill us if you go away . 10 15 * This song is a compliment to the Duchess of Ports- mouth , on her first coming to England . D ...
... eyes , oh ! there's the spell , Who can see them , and not rebel ? You make us captives by your stay , Yet kill us if you go away . 10 15 * This song is a compliment to the Duchess of Ports- mouth , on her first coming to England . D ...
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... eyes gave me love , and you gave me despair ; Now call'd by my honour , I seek with content The fate which in pity you would not prevent : To languish in love , were to find by delay A death that's more welcome the speediest way . 5 ...
... eyes gave me love , and you gave me despair ; Now call'd by my honour , I seek with content The fate which in pity you would not prevent : To languish in love , were to find by delay A death that's more welcome the speediest way . 5 ...
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... , Sweet , and young , receive a prize Reserv'd for your victorious eyes : From crowds , whom at your feet you see , O pity , and distinguish me ! As I from 8 THE POEMS The Lady's Song Song, Fair, sweet, and young, receive a prize.
... , Sweet , and young , receive a prize Reserv'd for your victorious eyes : From crowds , whom at your feet you see , O pity , and distinguish me ! As I from 8 THE POEMS The Lady's Song Song, Fair, sweet, and young, receive a prize.
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... love is only paid . Tell her my pains so fast increase , That soon they will be past redress ; But ah ! the wretch that speechless lies Attends but death to close his eyes . 15 SONG TO A FAIR YOUNG LADY , GOING OUT OF 10 THE POEMS.
... love is only paid . Tell her my pains so fast increase , That soon they will be past redress ; But ah ! the wretch that speechless lies Attends but death to close his eyes . 15 SONG TO A FAIR YOUNG LADY , GOING OUT OF 10 THE POEMS.
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... eye ; But left her lover in despair , To sigh , to languish , and to die : Ah , how can those fair eyes endure To give the wounds they will not cure ! Great god of love , why hast thou made A face that can all hearts command , That all ...
... eye ; But left her lover in despair , To sigh , to languish , and to die : Ah , how can those fair eyes endure To give the wounds they will not cure ! Great god of love , why hast thou made A face that can all hearts command , That all ...
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