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When instantly the Name, that glorious Name
Lamour was drawn, belov'd by Gods and Fame;
The beauteous Barber, whose long flaxen Hair
Curl'd o'er his Shoulders, as Adonis fair;
Nor was bright Cyrtherea's lovely Boy
More the soft Goddess's Delight and Joy:
Than he of ^[1]Barberissa; much she lov'd,
Much he, and each the others Flame approv'd;
For they were chain'd three Years by Love alone,
Before they clapp'd the Marriage Shackles on.
His cringing Neighbours servilely submit
To this Fastidious Hero of the Street,
While his hot Courage flashes o'er his Face,
And in his Eyes destructive Comets blaze.

One undetermin'd Lot did yet remain;
The Prelate mingles, shakes 'em well again.

1. La perruquiere, in Boileau; the Barbers Wife.

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