The eve of StAgnes . told her how, upon St. Agnes Eve,Young virgins might have visions of soft adorings from their loves receiveUpon the honeyd middle of the night,If ceremonies due they did aright:As, supperless to bed they must retire,And couch supine their beauties, lily white;Nor look behind, nor sidewa}s, but requireOf Heaven with upward eyes for all that they desire.

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