"Whilst others court applause by feats of arms,
The fair, 'tis Nassau's wit and prudence, charms.
"Behind, on the right hand of his Highness, appeared the emblem of Fortitude, a virtue which enables us to overcome the greatest difficulties, and frequently rewards with riches and glory those who are happily endowed with it.
"'Tis this which bears aloft on the wings of fame,
Great Cæsar's, and royal William's greater name.
"Farther forward on the right-hand near his highness stood Hymen, the God of Marriage, with a burning torch, the emblem of ardent love, in one hand, in the other a flame-coloured veil, the emblem of modesty, called flammeum, with which the bride used to be covered to conceal her blushes.
"Patron of marriage! bless the Royal pair,
Nor veil, nor burning torch are wanting there.
"Near Hymen's right-hand was pourtrayed Religion, a woman with her face veiled, fire in her left hand, and in her right a book with a
cross; veiled because she is always secret; the cross is the victorious banner of the Christian religion; the book the Holy Scriptures.