But still the lady for her wits had need,

Since her dear man from home but rarely went,

No pardons sought at Rome, but was content

With what he nearer got, while his sweet wife

More fondness mark'd for gratifying life,

And ever anxious, warmest zeal to show,

Was always wishing distant scenes to know;

As pilgrim oft she'd trod a foreign road,

But now desir'd those ancient ways t'explode;

A plan more rare and difficult she sought,