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Flor. In this enchanting Circle let me be, For ever and for ever bound with thee.

Cor. Life of my Life, and Charmer of my Heart; From these Embraces let us never part.

Flor. Never, O neverIn some safe Retreat, Far from the Noise and Tumults of the Great, Secure and happy on each other's Breast, Within each other's Arms we'll ever rest; These Eyes shall make my Days serene and bright; These Arms, thus circling round me, bless the Night.

Arcab. When Rage like mine makes such a sudden Pause Methinks 'twere easie to divine the Cause: Soldiers, tho' rough, may in a Lady's Face The secret Meaning of her Blushes trace, When short-breath'd Sighs, and catching Glances, sent From dying Eyes, reveal the kind Intent. All Day in War's rude Hazards take Delight, But Love and gentler Pleasures rule the Night.

Amad. The Lords of Fate, who all our Lots decree, Have destin'd Fame no other Joy for me, My sullen Stars in that one Circle move, The happy only are ordain'd for Love. Rh