The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Vol II With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes
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Chapter 27 THE LADY'S SONG.[44]

1 A Choir of bright beauties in spring did appear,

To choose a May-lady to govern the year;

All the nymphs were in white, and the shepherds in green;

The garland was given, and Phyllis was queen:

But Phyllis refused it, and sighing did say,

I'll not wear a garland while Pan is away.

2 While Pan and fair Syrinx are fled from our sh

            
            

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