L. 47. Anacreon, _Od._ xx. The thought, as a lover's wish, is hackneyed.

L. 61. _périsse l'amant que satisfait la crainte!_ The meaning, not very

obvious, but explained by the following lines, is: Beshrew that lover

who is content to frighten his mistress into fidelity.

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