Men different were from us: had other ways;

Unlike the present manners, we'll suppose;

Or history would other facts disclose.

THE am'rous Neria to obtain her end,

Made use of philters, and would e'en descend;

To ev'ry wily look and secret art,

That could to him she loved her flame impart.

Our swain his marriage vow to this opposed;

At which th' enchantress much surprise disclosed.

You doubtless fancy, she exclaimed one day,