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As when she ceas'd, we sighing saw

Quote byRichard Lovelace · 1617–1658

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Lucasta (1649, '59), Gratiana Dancing and Singing, sts. 2–3 [variant: 'And' for 'As'].

English (original)

As when she ceas'd, we sighing saw The floore lay pav'd with broken hearts.

— Richard Lovelace

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