The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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Fourth Scene then view'd, where
Hymen's
bow'r design'd
(Term'd Marriage-God) with silver Pillars shin'd;
Long, open Front, the Skirts beset with Roses;
Green Laurel else both Back and Roof incloses.
Grand Maskers plac'd beneath, those Ladies, Knights,
Twelve, threefold Rank; whose Prospect Sense delights.
Skie-colourd Silk by th' manly Troop was worn,
With Silver Stars, each Garland did Adorn:
Carnation by the Maids with Silver Flow'rs,
White Ribbon-knots, th' Heads lofty-drest like Tow'rs.
(Term'd Marriage-God) with silver Pillars shin'd;
Long, open Front, the Skirts beset with Roses;
Green Laurel else both Back and Roof incloses.
Grand Maskers plac'd beneath, those Ladies, Knights,
Twelve, threefold Rank; whose Prospect Sense delights.
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With Silver Stars, each Garland did Adorn:
Carnation by the Maids with Silver Flow'rs,
White Ribbon-knots, th' Heads lofty-drest like Tow'rs.
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