Book 7: Hymn 45: A charm against jealousy

Book 7: Hymn 45: A charm against jealousy

HYMN XLV

A charm against jealousy

1Brought hitherward from Sindhu, from a folk of every mingled
race,
Fetched from afar, thou art I deem, a balm that cureth.
jealousy.
2As one with water quencheth fire, so calm this lover's
jealousy,
Like heat of fire that burneth here, or flame that rageth through
the wood.

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