Female poems on several occasions written by Ephelia.

First farewel to J. G.

FArewel my dearer half, joy of my heart, Heaven only knows how loth I am to part: VVhole Months but hours seem, when you are here, VVhen absent, every Minute is a Year: Might I but always see thy charming Face, I'de live on Racks, and wish no easier place.

But we must part, your Interest says we must; Fate, me no longer with such Treasure trust. I wou'd not tax you with Inconstancy, Yet Strephon, you are not so kind as I: No Interest, no nor Fate it self has pow'r To tempt me from the Idol I adore: But since you needs will go, may Africk be Kinder to you, than Europe is to me: May all you meet and every thing you view Give you such Transport as I met in you. May no sad thoughts disturb your quiet mind, Except you'l think of her you left behind.