SONG.I.Whenyielding first toDamon'sFlame,I sunk into his Arms;He swore he'd ever be the same,Then rifled all my Charms.But fond of what he'd long desir'd,Too greedy of his Prey,My Shepherd's Flame, alas! expir'dBefore the Verge of Day.II.My Innocence in Lovers WarsReproach'd his quick Defeat;Confus'd, asham'd, and bath'd in Tears,I mourn'd his cold Retreat.At length, Ah Shepherdess! cry'd he,Wou'd you my Fire renew,Alas, you must retreat like me,I'm lost if you pursue.
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Whenyielding first toDamon'sFlame,I sunk into his Arms;He swore he'd ever be the same,Then rifled all my Charms.But fond of what he'd long desir'd,Too greedy of his Prey,My Shepherd's Flame, alas! expir'dBefore the Verge of Day.
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My Innocence in Lovers WarsReproach'd his quick Defeat;Confus'd, asham'd, and bath'd in Tears,I mourn'd his cold Retreat.At length, Ah Shepherdess! cry'd he,Wou'd you my Fire renew,Alas, you must retreat like me,I'm lost if you pursue.
Heart.So, Madam; now had the Parson but done his Business——
Bel.You'd be half weary of your Bargain.
Heart.No, sure, I might dispense with one Night's Lodging.
Bel.I'm ready to try, Sir.
Heart.Then let's to Church: And if it be our Chance to disagree——
Bel.Take heed—the surly Husband's Fate you see.
[Exeunt omnes.