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 When most they promise, soonest change,
 * And still for conquest sigh:

So 'twas with ; she, ever roving Was never fix'd, though always loving!

was 's rival; he
 * A rustic libertine was known;

And many a blushing simple She,
 * The rogue had left,—to sigh alone!

cared but little for the rover,
 * Yet she resolv'd to have her way,

For was the village Lover,
 * And women pant for Sov'reign sway.

And he, who has been known to ruin — Is always sought, and always wooing.

had long in secret sigh'd; And never was deny'd: