The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III by Aphra Behn
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to my Spleen, that sav'd my Bones that bout--But then I did well--hah,
came briskly off, and the rest. _Sham_. With Honour, Sir, I protest. Sir _Tim_. Come then, we'll serenade him. Come, Sirrah, tune your Pipes, and sing. _Boy_. What shall I sing, Sir? Sir _Tim_. Any thing sutable to the Time and Place. SONG. I. _The happy Minute's come, the Nymph is laid, Who means no more to rise a Maid. Blushing, and panting, she expects th'Approach Of Joys that kill with every touch: Nor can her native Modesty and Shame Conceal the Ardour of her Virgin Flame_. II. _And now the amorous Youth is all undrest, Just ready for Love's mighty Feast; With vigorous haste the Veil aside he throws, That doth all Heaven at once disclose. Swift as Desire, into her naked Arms |
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