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131 To those who think remonstrance teazing,

At once I'll tell thee our opinion,

Concerning Woman's soft Dominion;

Howe'er we gaze, with admiration,

On eyes of blue or lips carnation;

Howe'er the flowing locks attract us,

Howe'er those beauties may distract us;

Still fickle, we are prone to rove,

These cannot fix our souls to love;

It is not too severe a stricture,

To say they form a pretty picture;

But would'st thou see the secret chain,

Which binds us in your humble train,

To hail you Queens of all Creation,

Know, in a word, 'tis Animation. , January 10, 1807.

OSCAR OF ALVA.

1.

How sweetly shines, through azure skies,

The lamp of Heaven on Lora's shore;

Where Alva's hoary turrets rise,

And hear the din of arms no more!