And false appear’d—he would not think it true.
Still he pursued the lovely prize, and still
Heard the cold words, design’d his hopes to kill;
He felt dismay’d, as he perceived success
Had inverse ratio, more obtaining less; 230
And still she grew more cool in her replies,
And talk’d of age and improprieties.
Then to his friends, although it hurt his pride, }
And to the lady’s, he for aid applied; }
Who kindly woo’d for him, but strongly were denied. }