First take Calista in her glowing charms,
Ere yet she sank within Lothario’s arms—
Endued with beauties ripe, and large desires,
And all that feels delight, and that inspires. 50
Add Cleopatra’s great, yet tender, soul,
Her boundless pride, her fondness of control,
Her daring spirit, and her wily art,
That, though it tortures, yet commands the heart;
Add woman’s anger for a lover’s slight,
And the revenge, that insult will excite;