Classic Poem

Upon seeing a very beautiful young Lady in Mr . L EAKE'S Shop at Bath , ( Oct . 24, 1767.)

I.

Lolling at Ease in Elbow-Chair,
That Danger was so pressing near,
How little did I dream?

II.

When, lo! to strike us with Surprize,
So sweet a Form, such brilliant Eyes,
An unknown Fair display'd!

III.

I felt my Heart beat strange Alarms,
I gaz'd with Rapture on her Charms;
A Cymon's Iphigene!

IV.

But as the Sun in high Mid-day,
To intercepting Clouds gives Way,
And leaves us in a Gloom;

V.

Thus, on a sudden from our Sight,
The Goddess Fair withdrew her Light,
And rapt us in a Cloud.