Of one who dwelled within the mansion near:

A servant girl; her mistress brisk and gay:

A youthful widow, charming as the day;

The governor she privately received:

A noble marquis, who her cares relieved.

Oft interrupted when he sought the fair,

And wished at ease her company to share;

Desirous too of passing quite unknown,

A private door he presently was shown,

That opened to the fields, and gave access: