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 And seiz'd her robe, and full of pleasing thought The last recesses of the temple fought. With steps unequal she advanc'd behind, And with a willing, half unwilling mind, Threaten'd the youth; at once severe and kind. Stranger, what madness doth thy breast invade? Whither, ah! whither would you force a maid? Let loose my garments quick, and home retire; Flee the displeasure of my wealthy fire: If that you slight, and mortal pow'r disown, Vex not the priestess, lest the goddess frown. Go, be not with presumptuous thoughts mis-led; 'Tis bold aspiring to a virgin's bed. True to her sex, thus chid the charming fair, But glad Leander could such chidings bear: This seeming storm a future calm betrays; Th' auspicious omen of his Halcyon days.