Narrative poems on the Female Character in the various relations of life. By Mary Russell Mitford ... Vol. I |
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XXVIII.
Around her form, of stateliest height,Floated a purple mantle bright,
With gold embroidery richly dight;
Scarce could her page its weight sustain;
Beneath, a golden tissue shone,
With pearl bedeck'd and ruby stone,
Light clasp and glitt'ring chain.
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Glow'd in her princely diadem,
Or sparkled on her breast:
While still the pleas'd, yet dazzled, sight
Shrank from the bright excess of light,
On milder charms to rest.
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