Z 629 The Fairy Queen, III, 2: I press her Hand gently. [Italian translation]

I press her Hand gently, look Languishing down,

And by Passionate Silence I make my Love known.

But oh! I'm Blest when so kind she does prove,

By some willing mistake to discover her Love.

When in striving to hide, she reveals all her Flame,

And our Eyes tell each other, what neither dares Name.

• Artist:Henry Purcell
• Album:Purcell Collection.