Let others thee, vain Fair, pursue,
Whilst I for ever bid adieu,
Whilst I for ever bid adieu.
A Song in the Comedy call'd, The Wives Excuse: Or,
Cuckolds make themselves. Sung by Mr. Mountford.
Set by Mr. HENRY PURCELL.
SAY cruel Amoret, how long, how long,
In Billet-doux, and humble Song;
Shall poor Alexis, shall poor Alexis, poor Alexis wooe?
If neither Writing, Sighing, Sighing, Dying,