an Heroick Poem.
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76.
So Goltho (who by Ulfinore was brought
Here where he first Love's dangers did perceive
In Beautie's Field) thinks though himself was caught,
Th' inviter safe, because not heard to grieve.
So Goltho (who by Ulfinore was brought
Here where he first Love's dangers did perceive
In Beautie's Field) thinks though himself was caught,
Th' inviter safe, because not heard to grieve.
77.
But Ulfinore (whom neighbourhood led here)
Impressions took before from Birtha's sight;
Ideas, which in silence hidden were,
As Heav'n's designs before the birth of Light.
But Ulfinore (whom neighbourhood led here)
Impressions took before from Birtha's sight;
Ideas, which in silence hidden were,
As Heav'n's designs before the birth of Light.
78.
This from his Father Ulfin he did hide,
Who, strict to Youth, would not permit the best
Reward of worth, the Bosom of a Bride,
Should be but after Virtuous toils possest.
This from his Father Ulfin he did hide,
Who, strict to Youth, would not permit the best
Reward of worth, the Bosom of a Bride,
Should be but after Virtuous toils possest.
79.
For Ulfinore (in blooming honour yet)
Though he had learnt the count'nance of the Foe,
And though his courage could dull Armies whet,
The care ore Crouds, nor Conduct could not know;
For Ulfinore (in blooming honour yet)
Though he had learnt the count'nance of the Foe,
And though his courage could dull Armies whet,
The care ore Crouds, nor Conduct could not know;
80.
Nor varie Battels shapes in the Foes view;
But now in forreign Fields means to improve
His early Arts, to what his Father knew,
That merit so might get him leave to love.
Nor varie Battels shapes in the Foes view;
But now in forreign Fields means to improve
His early Arts, to what his Father knew,
That merit so might get him leave to love.
81.
Till then, check'd passion, shall not venture forth:
And now retires with a disorder'd Heart;
Griev'd, lest his Rival should by early'r worth
Get Love's reward, ere he can gain desert.
Till then, check'd passion, shall not venture forth:
And now retires with a disorder'd Heart;
Griev'd, lest his Rival should by early'r worth
Get Love's reward, ere he can gain desert.
82.
But stop we here, like those who day-light lack;
Or as misguided Travellers that rove,
Oft find their way by going somewhat back;
So let's return, thou ill Conductour Love.
But stop we here, like those who day-light lack;
Or as misguided Travellers that rove,
Oft find their way by going somewhat back;
So let's return, thou ill Conductour Love.
Thy
