Sulpicia to Cerinthus
I'm weary of this tedious dull deceit;
Myself I torture, while the world I cheat.
Tho' Prudence bids me strive to guard my flame,
Love sees the low hypocrisy with shame;
Love bids me all confess, and call thee mine,
Worthy my heart, as I am worthy thine:
Weakness for thee I will no longer hide;
Weakness for thee is woman's noblest pride.
Myself I torture, while the world I cheat.
Tho' Prudence bids me strive to guard my flame,
Love sees the low hypocrisy with shame;
Love bids me all confess, and call thee mine,
Worthy my heart, as I am worthy thine:
Weakness for thee I will no longer hide;
Weakness for thee is woman's noblest pride.
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