Poetical recreations consisting of original poems, songs, odes, &c. with several new translations : in two parts / part I, occasionally written by Mrs. Jane Barker, part II, by several gentlemen of the universities, and others.

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I.

DAmon to Sylvia, when alone, Did thus express his Love; Fair Nymph, I must a Passion own, Which, else would fatal prove. Can you a faithfull Shepherd see, Who languishes in pain, And yet so cruel-hearted be, To let him sue in vain?

II.

Then with his Eyes all full of fire, And winning phrases, he Intreated her to ease Desire, And grant some Remedy. Allur'd with Am'rous looks, the Maid, Fearing he might prevail, Begg'd that he wou'd no more perswade A Virgin that was frail.

III.

Fear not, dear Nymph, replyes the Swain, There's none can know our bliss; None can relate our Loves again, While this place silent is. Then Damon, with a lov'd surprize, Leap't close into her Arms, With Ravishing delights he dyes, And melts with thousand charms.