And fully all the folly to explain.
THE reader must not fail to keep in mind;
Aminta's parents were both rich and kind,
And having only her to be their heir,
The aged couple let the youthful pair,
With all their train, within the house reside,
And tranquilly the moments seemed to glide.
THU mother fondly to her daughter flew;
The father followed, keeping her in view;
The dame went in, but he remained without: