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VIII. TO MISS PORDEN ,
ON HER POEM OF CŒUR DE LION.
Proudly thy sex may claim thee, young and fairAnd lofty poetess! proudly may tell
How thou hast sung the arms invincible
Of him the lion-hearted, in the snare
Of Austria, as amid the sultry glare
Of Palestine, triumphant; or the spell
Of poor Maimonne; or the thoughts that swell
When suddenly the old remembered air
Rings from the harp of Blondel; or the bright
And gorgeous train of England's chivalry;
Or, worthy of his kingly foe, the might
Of paynim Saladin. Oh, proud of thee
Is woman! proud of thy bold muse's flight!
Proud of thy gentle spirit's purity.
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