The name of Woman. 'Tis the nobler sex.

Villains may shame it; sorrows may perplex;

But still 'tis watchful. Man may take away

All its possessions, all its worldly sway,

And yet be worshipp'd by the soul he wrecks.

XVIII.

A word of love to Woman is as sweet

As nectar'd rapture in a golden bowl;

And when she quaffs the heavens asunder roll,

And God looks through. And, from his judgment-seat,