The Unconfin'd.
18th Century Nahum Tate EnglishThe Unconfin'd.
BElieve me Nymph you strive in Vain My Passion to Confine: 'Tis noble, and must need repine To wear the Slaves most Servile Badge, the Chain. 'Tis more than all your Charms can do To lay Restraint on Love; But if you are dispos'd to prove Your Beauties utmost Pow'r, pursue Some likelier Enterprize; but spare Your vain Attempts to bind What is by Nature Unconfin'd, For Love's a Planet, not a fixed Star.