Tragedy of Sir James the Rose (1815)/Fair Susannah

by Anonymous, possibly Newburgh Hamilton or Moses Mendes

For other versions of this work, see Fair Susanna.

FAIR SUSANNAH.

Ask if yon damaſk roſe be ſweet,
that ſcents the ambient air;
Then ask each ſhepherd that you meet
if dear Suſannah's fair?

Say, will the Vulture quit his prey,
and warble thro' the grove?
Bid wanton linnets quit the ſpray,
then doubt thy ſhepherd's love:

The ſpoils of war let heroes ſhare,
let pride in ſplendor ſhine!
Ye bards, unenvy'd laurels wear,
be ſair Suſannah ſhine.

FINIS.

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Falkirk—T. Johnston, Printer.