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24 A SEQUEL TO _ LY. Not so the Lady Adeline—a soft ee And languid melancholy feeling stole is ate Over her ;—and upon her eye-lid oft Trembled the tears, defying her controul ;— And when she raised her beauteous eyes aloft, To mark the progress of the sun, her soul, As she observed the minutes onward creeping, Seemed ready to burst forth in frenzied weeping. LVI. And then there was the Duchess, who appeared Voluptuously languid ; and she seemed E To entertain some secret hope which cheered, As if of meeting him again she dreamed. Her glance (which showed her husband was not feared ) From time to time upon our hero beamed ; While to his mind her ripe luxurious charms Recalled the bliss he’d tasted in her arms. C LVII. Juan was therefore much distrest to leave A mansion which could boast all these attractions : T'was very natural for him to grieve— But all was useless after the transactions Of that eventful morning.— I believe That this was the most powerful of reactions His spirits, usually of buoyant tone, Had since his loves with Haidee, ever known. COPMICLIOO KS. CONN