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With Prudes and Slatterns open War they wage,
And Ten to One, if either scapes the Stage.
And Ten to One, if either scapes the Stage.
Four charming Sisters,[1] here in Vogue of late,
Long rul'd unrival'd the Cosmetic State;
They nothing wore, but what was à propòs,
Nor could the World compleater Models show;
But cruel Death (ah, Monster, too unkind!)
Has left but half that Conqu'ring Race behind.
Long rul'd unrival'd the Cosmetic State;
They nothing wore, but what was à propòs,
Nor could the World compleater Models show;
But cruel Death (ah, Monster, too unkind!)
Has left but half that Conqu'ring Race behind.
Tho' most condemn the Fair that's over-nice,
Too great Neglect is oft an equal Vice:
Th' establish'd Belle some Privilege may take,
Affect loose Airs: and counterfeit the Rake;
Too great Neglect is oft an equal Vice:
Th' establish'd Belle some Privilege may take,
Affect loose Airs: and counterfeit the Rake;
- ↑ The Duke of Marlborough's Daughters.
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