There wisdom sheds a pure unmingl’d ray.

Truth, innocence, and modesty combine

T’ adorn her mind, where all perfections shine:

Apollo’s wit does to the maid belong;

Her voice more charming than the Syren’s song.

PHILANDER.

Hold, hold, dear Damon, sure too much is said;

Your Delia’s then a most bewitching maid:

As blind men judge of colours, so you trace

The matchless beauties of her charming face,