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XXIV. 



But wherefore seek to exalt thy name, 

 Venus and beauty are the same, 



'Twere vain to swell the strain, 

 To tell the world that Venus shines, 

 Unaided by Golconda's mines. 

 That orient gold her vest intwines, 



Were puerile and vain. 



XXV. 



Spondylus!'^ Those repulsive arms. 

 Believe me, ill secure thy charms. 



From man's all conquering hand ; 

 He'd seek the distant barbarous clime. 

 Or Hymalayan steep sublime; 

 Nay — sacrifice his health, his prime. 



To hold thee at command — 

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