By her lord trusted, worthy of her trust;
Proud but obedient, bountiful but just.
She praised her lucky stars, that in her place 240
She never found neglect, nor felt disgrace;
To do her duty was her soul’s delight, }
This her inferiors would to theirs excite, }
This her superiors notice and requite; }
To either class she gave the praises due,
And still more grateful as more favour’d grew.
Her lord and lady were of peerless worth,