They are not at all the less written you know, because you divide them.

The couplet does not cease to be, nor does its meaning change.

But take it away, and all _appropriation_ ceases, and a very pretty gallant charade remains, fit for any collection.

Depend upon it, he would not like to have his charade slighted, much better than his passion.

A poet in love must be encouraged in both capacities, or neither.