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 1106. Of ambrosia are the arms of my artless damsel formed : for their every touch reviveth my dying limbs.

1107. The embrace of this lovely fair is supremely joyous, even as the family life of the householder who eateth his portion only after distributing charity.

1108. Joyous to the loving pair is the embrace that alloweth not even the air to come between.

1109. The pettish frown, the softening of the heart, and the new embrace, these are the sweets that lovers enjoy.

1110. Even as a man feeleth his ignorance the more keenly the more wise he groweth, even so do I love her the more ardently, the more I enjoy her company. Rh