"When heaven's high vault condensing clouds deform, Fair Amaryllis flies the incumbent storm, Seeks with unsteady step the shelter'd vale, And turns her blushing beauties from the gale.— Six rival youths, with soft concern impress'd, Calm all her fears, and charm her cares to rest."
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