ABSTRACT
Daphnis The shepherd Paris bore the Spartan bride By force away, and then by force enjoyed; But I by free consent can boast a bliss, A fairer Helen, and a sweeter kiss.
5 Chloris Kisses are empty joys, and soon are o’er. Daphnis A kiss betwixt the lips is something more. Chloris I wipe my mouth, and where’s your kissing
then? Daphnis I swear you wipe it to be kissed again. Chloris Go tend your herd, and kiss your cows at
home; 10 I am a maid, and in my beauties’ bloom.
