The shapeless purpose of a soul that feels,
And half suppresses rage, and half reveals. (O.M.)
Book XIII.
Variant of ll. 43–77:
“Is there not Danger when a lover gains
His lady’s heart, and her consent obtains?
(Suppose their union for a while delay’d,
As when a flinching father is afraid.)
Now, when the youth upon his labours past
Delighted looks, and is in peace at last,