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O'er the bright Pair a shower of roses sheds, 

 And crowns with wreathes of hyacinth their heads. 

 Slow roll the silver wheels with snowdrops deck'd, 

 And primrose bands the cedar spokes connect; 

 Round the fine pole the twisting woodbine clings, 

 And knots of jasmine clasp the bending springs; 400 

 Bright daisy links the velvet harness chain, 

 And rings of violets join each silken rein ; 

 Festoon'd behind, the snow-white lilies bend, 

 And tulip-tassels on each side depend. 

 Slow rolls the car, the enamour'd Flowers exhale 

 Their treasured sweets, and whisper to the gale; 

 Their ravelled buds, and wrinkled cups unfold, 

 Nod their green stems, and wave their bells of gold; 

 Breathe their soft sighs from each enchanted grove, 

 And hail THE DEITIES OF SEXUAL LOVE. 410 



" ONWARD with march sublime in saffron robe 

 Young HYMEN steps, and traverses the globe; 



