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 And in love's greatest eloquence replies, The silent language of con㈜senting eyes. With joy amaz'd, the youth his passion knew At once discover'd, and successful too; Impatient grown, he chid the tedious light, And wish'd the swift approaches of the night: Nor wish'd in vain; soon the bright Hesper shone, And love-obliging shades came rushing on. Darkness can fears expel, and hopes renew, Th' embolden'd lover to his quarry flew, And there stood face to face, a glorious interview. Then all on fire her hand he gently press'd, And sighs and dying murmurs told the rest. Starting she did a short resentment feign, And with a frown drew back her head again. But he, with love inspir'd, new joys descries Thro' the thin umbrage of a forc'd disguise;