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XLIV


O but my delicate lover,
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Is she not fair as the moonlight?
Is she not supple and strong
For hurried passion?

Has not the god of the green world,
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In his large tolerant wisdom,
Filled with the ardours of earth
Her twenty summers?

Well did he make her for loving;
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Well did he mould her for beauty;
Gave her the wish that is brave
With understanding.

"O Pan, avert from this maiden
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Sorrow, misfortune, bereavement,
Harm, and unhappy regret,"
Prays one fond mortal.







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