A Sequel to Don Juan — page 178: what you’re looking at

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DON’ JUAN. 169 XXX VIII. Alas ! in life how soon is joy succeeded By tears—as April sunshine yields to rain : And in those hours when comfort most is needed, The anxious heart may seek for it in vain. The garden of existence scarce is weeded, When noxious plants and nettles spring again ; And e’en their growth more flourishing appears When they are watered copiously with tears. XX XIX. Juan rose with a resolution strong To take immediate measures to repair, By aid of holy priest, th’ unwitting wrong Which he had done unto his mistress fair.— What sweet emotions at that instant throng His heart—what soothing pleasure harbours there ! His is the joy which noble bosoms feel When hastening wounds, which they have caused, to heal! XL. But at his agent’s in the City he Found a huge pile of letters, come from Russia,— Enough to call back to his memory Those scenes the thoughts of which alone might flush a Less modest countenance than his could be ;— And while upon his cheek they raised the blush, a Contrast was pictured in his mind between His gentle Rose and the Muscovian Queen. / COnmmicloooks.conn