Were thought to be so very like her own,

That one from t'other scarcely could be known;

The mistress was the prettiest of the two;

But, in a mask where much escapes the view,

'Twas very difficult a choice to make,

And feel no doubts which better 'twere to take.

THE Marseillesian husband, rather gay,

With mistress Alice was disposed to play;

(For such was called the maid we just have named;)

To show coquettish airs the latter aimed,