Awakes, and smiles; nor night's imposture blames;

Her real pomps were little more than dreams;

A short-liv'd blaze, a lightning quickly o'er,

That died in birth, that shone, and were no more:

She turns her side, and soon resumes a state

Of mind, well suited to her alter'd fate,

Serene, though serious; when dread tidings come

(Ah wretched Guilford!) of her instant doom.

Sun, hide thy beams; in clouds as black as night

Thy face involve; be guiltless of the sight;