THE husband who so fully gave consent,

Was led his partner's suff'rings to lament

The spirit of a queen in truth she showed,

When cuckoldom was on her spouse bestowed;

In decoration, forced to acquiesce,

She would not condescend to join caress.

LUCRETIA howsoe'er the lad approved;

His winning manners much her favour moved.

WHEN he the subtle venom had subdued,

He took her hand, and having fondly sued,