A Sequel to Don Juan — page 96: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 87 XXXVI, It is impossible for me to tell At length all that ensued on this occasion : Haply the reader understands full well How lovely woman’s tears have a persuasion To generous spirits irresistible ;— So Juan by denial and evasion About his marriage eased her troubled mind ;— Where was the use to utter truths unkind ? XXX VIL. Gently did she reproach him for his long, Long absence from the house—and he again Invented an excuse (’twas very wrong, And yet what could he do?) to sooth her pain. Alas! I am afraid the Siren’s song Prevailed at length—that he essayed in vain His courage ’gainst her witchery to oppose, And keep his vow of constancy to Rose. XXX VIII. O Woman! said I not you were the devil ?— The fascinating powers of Adeline Might have seduced Saint Anthony to evil ! Her tender glances shed a light serene And soft upon enjoyment’s fiery revel : No thought of Rose—poor Rose! might intervene ; In Juan’s heart her image left its place While he was clasped in Adeline’s embrace. COMmicloOoks. conn