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xvi.

"And I have shadow'd many a group

Of beauties, that were born
In teacup-times of hood and hoop,
Or while the patch was worn;

xvii.

"And, leg and arm with love-knots gay,

About me leap'd and laugh'd
The modish Cupid of the day,
And shrill'd his tinsel shaft.

xviii.

"I swear (and else may insects prick

Each leaf into a gall)
This girl, for whom your heart is sick,
Is three times worth them all;

xix.

"For those and theirs, by Nature's law,

Have faded long ago;
But in these latter springs I saw
Your own Olivia blow,