That soon her lord and master he became,

By Hymen's right divine, you may conceive,

And nothing short of it you should believe.

A YEAR had passed, and still our charming pair,

Were always pleased, and blisses seemed to share;

(The honeymoon appeared but just began)

And hopes were entertained to have a son,

When Damon on the subject chanced to touch:

In truth, said he, my soul is troubled much;

There is a fact, my dear, to you I'll tell: