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HE EXTOLS THE BEAUTY AND VIRTUE OF LAURA.
Say from what part of heaven 'twas Nature drew, / From what idea, that so perfect mould / To form such features, bidding us behold, / In charms below, what she above could do? / What fountain-nymph, what dryad-maid e'er threw / Upon the wind such tresses of pure gold? / What heart such numerous virtues can unfold? / Although the chiefest all my fond hopes slew.