with-holds

Updated: May 18, 2025

What heaven of perfumes, when it inclines to the ravish'd Philander, and whispers love it dares not name aloud? What power with-holds me then from rushing on thee, from pressing thee with kisses; folding thee in my transported arms, and following all the dictates of love without respect or awe! Impatient adorer,

Aphra Behn - Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister