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ipsa nymphas diva luco iussit ire myrteo.
it Puer comes puellis ; nec tamen credi potest
esse Amorem feriatum, si sagittas vexerit :
"ite, nymphae, posuit arma, feriatus est Amor !
iussus est inermis ire, nudus ire iussus est,
neu quid arcu, neu sagitta, neu quid igne laederet.
sed tamen, nymphae, cavete, quod Cupido pulcher est :
est in armis totus idem, quando nudus est Amor."
Note: the text above is taken from stanza 8 of the original text.
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The goddess herself has bidden the nymphs to go to the myrtle grove:
her Son accompanies the maidens; nor yet can it be believed
that Love is on holiday, if he carries arrows:
"Go, nymphs, he has put down his weapons, Love is on holiday!
He is bidden to go unarmed, he is bidden to go naked,
lest he wound anyone with bow or arrow or fire.
But still be on your guard, nymphs, for Cupid is comely:
And Love is fully armed, even when naked."
Note: the text above is taken from stanza 8 of the original text.
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