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 Or behind a rocky screen; Lonely relic! which, if seen By the Shepherd, is passed by With an inattentive eye. —Nor more regard doth she bestow Upon the uncomplaining Doe!

Yet the meek Creature was not free, Erewhile, from some perplexity: For thrice hath she approached, this day, The thought-bewildered Emily; Endeavouring, in her gentle way, Some smile or look of love to gain,— Encouragement to sport or play; Attempts which by the unhappy Maid Have all been slighted or gainsaid. —O welcome to the viewless breeze! ’Tis fraught with acceptable feeling, And instantaneous sympathies Into the Sufferer’s bosom stealing;—