Lovers eminent in love br Ever diversities combine; br The vocal chords of the cushat-dove, br The snake's articulated spine. br br Such elective elements br Educate the eye and lip br With one's refreshing innocence, br The other's claim to scholarship. br br The serpent's knowledge of the world br Learn, and the dove's more naïve charm; br Whether your ringlets should be curled, br And why he likes his claret warm.