A Sequel to Don Juan — page 239: what you’re looking at

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230 | A SEQUEL TO LXXII. ‘‘ Damsel, thy beauty is thy best defence ; Nor I—not even I—will hurt thee !—Go— For worlds I would not harm thine innocence, Nor for one moment’s pleasure seal thy woe ! And blame me not, when thou art far from hence : Borne onward by my passion’s torrent-flow, I doomed thee for my victim ;—but ’tis past— And honour, duty sway my soul at last ! LXXIIl. ‘Thou hast a mind too noble for this sphere Sublunary ! I were a wretch indeed To call upon thy cheek a single tear, Or make thy generous heart, sweet damsel, bleed, Weep not—thou hast no longer cause to fear ; Look on me as a friend to serve thy need ! W hat—wilt thou not mine insolence forget ?— } >» Then must I try'a spell more potent yet! LX XIV. He paused, and from his breast a pacquet drew ;— ‘‘ Damsel, receive thy lover’s pardon! He This day may be restored to love and you: Accept the ordinance which sets him free !”’— Oh! never from the bow more quickly flew The arrow, than to clasp th’ Accuser’s knee That lady sprang'—and to her lips she pressed The hand by which she was supremely blest ! comichbooks;com