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Rh One only passion, strong and unconfined, Disturbed the balance of her even mind: One passion ruled despotic in her breast, In every word, and look, and thought confest:— But that was love ; and love delights to bless The generous transports of a fond excess.

old man! who stretched beneath the shade Of large grown trees, or in the rustic porch With woodbine canopied, where linger yet The hospitable virtues, calm enjoy'st Nature s best blessings all;—a healthy age Ruddy and vigorous, native cheerfulness, Plain-hearted friendship, simple piety, The rural manners and the rural joys Friendly to life. O rude of speech, yet rich In genuine worth, not unobserved shall pass