A Sequel to Don Juan — page 97: what you’re looking at

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8s A SEQUEL TO XXXIX., The clock struck midnight. With a sudden start The love-sick lady tore herself away From him on whom she had confered her heart ;— Not that she wearied of the amorous play, But that ’twas time for Juan to depart, Lord Henry having ne’er been known to stay Longer than half-past twelve when he went out To dinner-party, concert, ball, or rout. XL. On this occasion he had gone to dine With Lord Fitz-Noodleton, who scarcely knew B from a bull’s foot :—still he loved his wine As well as any, and could drink it too. Though no devoted patron of the vine, Lord Henry liked his glass, as most men do ; And when he dined with Lord Fitz-Noodleton, He helped to crack the bottle ere he’d done. XLI, All this the Lady Adeline knew well, And until midnight felt herself secure :— Against her lord how did her thoughts rebel, Because her guilty bliss could not endure ! Deep sighs escaped her breast—the big tears fell— Proofs of a passion more sincere than pure : But Juan’s protestations soothed her heart, And calmed her when the moment came to part. comichbooks, com