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Auria , a noble Genoese , among whose hairs “ some messengers of time had
took up lodgings , " had wedded a lady whose only dowry was her youth , her
beauty , and her virtues . Whatever this union might do for the happiness , it did
little ...
Auria , a noble Genoese , among whose hairs “ some messengers of time had
took up lodgings , " had wedded a lady whose only dowry was her youth , her
beauty , and her virtues . Whatever this union might do for the happiness , it did
little ...
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... a slave without redemption ! Aurel . For that , so ! but you have a wife , a young
, A fair wife ; she , though she could never claim Right in prosperity , was never
tempted By trial of extremes ; to youth and beauty Baits 18 THE LADY ' S TRIAL .
... a slave without redemption ! Aurel . For that , so ! but you have a wife , a young
, A fair wife ; she , though she could never claim Right in prosperity , was never
tempted By trial of extremes ; to youth and beauty Baits 18 THE LADY ' S TRIAL .
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By trial of extremes ; to youth and beauty Baits for dishonour , and a perish ' d
fame . Aur . Show me the man that lives , and to my face Dares speak , scarce
think , such tyranny against Spinella ' s constancy , except AurelioHe is my friend
.
By trial of extremes ; to youth and beauty Baits for dishonour , and a perish ' d
fame . Aur . Show me the man that lives , and to my face Dares speak , scarce
think , such tyranny against Spinella ' s constancy , except AurelioHe is my friend
.
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All the short remains Of undesired life shall only speak The extremity of penance ;
your opinion Enjoins it too . Mart . Enough ; thy tears prevail Against credulity .
Lev . My miseries , As in a glass , present me the rent face Of an unguided youth .
All the short remains Of undesired life shall only speak The extremity of penance ;
your opinion Enjoins it too . Mart . Enough ; thy tears prevail Against credulity .
Lev . My miseries , As in a glass , present me the rent face Of an unguided youth .
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Pleasures , beauty , youth attend ye , While the spring of nature lasteth ; Love and
melting thoughts [ befriend ye , Use the time , ere winter hasteth . Active blood ,
and free delight , Place and privacy invite . Do , do ! be kind as fair . Lose not ...
Pleasures , beauty , youth attend ye , While the spring of nature lasteth ; Love and
melting thoughts [ befriend ye , Use the time , ere winter hasteth . Active blood ,
and free delight , Place and privacy invite . Do , do ! be kind as fair . Lose not ...
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