John Gay

With thee conversing I forget the way.

With thee conversing I forget the way.

My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.

My tongue within my lips I rein:
For who talks much must talk in vain.

Originality provokes originality.

Originality provokes originality.

Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.

Now Cynthia, named fair regent of the night.

To frame the little animal, provide
All the gay hues that wait on female pride:
Let Nature read more

To frame the little animal, provide
All the gay hues that wait on female pride:
Let Nature guide thee; sometimes golden wire
The shining belles of the fly require;
The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not fail,
Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail.