Note 445 — RAPE OF THE LOCK.
Reading edition
In the first edition it was thus,
As o'er the fragrant steams she bends her head.—Ver. 134.
First he expands the glitt'ring forfex wide T' inclose the lock; then joins it to divide; The meeting points the sacred hair dissever, From the fair head, for ever, and for ever.—Ver. 154.
All that is between was added afterwards.—Pope.