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38 Absent though the maiden be, Beauties I'll describe to thee, Thou, undazzled, ne'er couldst see. Paint her dark and glossy hair, Flowing down her neck so fair: Further yet I must presume, Let it seem to breathe perfume. Her iv'ry forehead next thy care, Shining mid her jet-black hair; Let thy utmost skill be seen In the dainty space between, Where by sable archers cross'd, Where the less'ning shade is lost. Let her liquid eye of fire, Like Minerva's, awe inspire; With Cytherea's softness too Temper the celestial blue;