Madrigal a Ophelie
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| Madrigal a Ophelie (1787) by , translated by Angelo S. Rappoport |
| Translation appeared in the 1913 Robespierre and the Women He Loved. |
Young Ophelia fair, believe me;
Whate'er the world may say, your glass may sing,
Be satisfied to hear our praises ring;
Always keep your modesty!
Fear the power of your charm;
Seek not to abuse it;
You will but be loved the more
If you fear to lose it.
