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In such proud lodging (friend) wouldst self denay?

Tell us where haply dwell'st thou, speak outright,

Be bold and risk it, trusting truth to light,

Say do these milk-white girls thy steps detain?

If aye in tight-sealed lips thy tongue remain,

All Amor's fruitage thou shalt cast away:

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Verbose is Venus, loving verbal play!

But, an it please thee, padlockt palate bear,