Songs Set To Music: 3. Set By Mr. De Fesch
Strephonetta, why d'ye fly me, With such rigour in your eyes: Oh! 'tis cruel to deny me, Since your charms I so much prize. But I plainly see the reason Why in vain I you pursued, Her to gain 'twas out of season, Who before the chaplain woo'd.
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