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COURANTE MONSIEUR by RICHARD LOVELACE

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First Line: THAT FROWN, AMINTA, NOW HATH DROWN'D
Last Line: BY ANY SCORCHING, BUT A MELTING EYE.

THAT frown, Aminta, now hath drown'd
Thy bright front's power, and crown'd
Me that was bound.
No, no, deceived cruel, no;
Love's fiery darts,
Till tipp'd with kisses, never kindle hearts.

Adieu, weak beauteous tyrant, see!
Thy angry flames meant me
Retort on thee:
For know, it is decreed, proud fair,
I ne'er must die
By any scorching, but a melting eye.



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