Translation:The Knickerbocker Gallery/Ad Fontium Nymphas

To the Nymphs of the Fountain.

By C. A. B.

"Reach with your whiter hands to me
The crystal of the spring," etc.
Herrick.

O, the clear water that now to me a maiden
 Extends with an even clearer hand!
Immediately, this done, around and above the bowl
 I behold lilies in their spring bloom.

At last, yield to me, O Nymphs, as I often pray,
 Cups so sweet to touch my bright lips;
And as soon as the water is joined to your lips,
 It will be reborn as pure wine.

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