But that they govern with a slackened rein.” (O.M.)
instead of ll. 249–50:
“But, to prevent all babbling, there may be
A bond and contract betwixt you and me.” (O.M.)
instead of ll. 255–6:
The bond was made; but he appear’d so fond,
So kind and good, that she destroy’d the bond. (O.M.)
instead of ll. 261–4:
The reading girl dismissed, the books she read
No longer visions caused, or fancies bred: