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Say , ' mid that grove , in love - lorn state , When yon poor Ringdove mourns her mate , Is all , that meets the shepherd's ear , Inspir'd by anguish , and despair ? Ah no , fair Fancy rules the song : She swells her throat she guides ...
Say , ' mid that grove , in love - lorn state , When yon poor Ringdove mourns her mate , Is all , that meets the shepherd's ear , Inspir'd by anguish , and despair ? Ah no , fair Fancy rules the song : She swells her throat she guides ...
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