Though at her feet, she'd give them not a thought;

And those who were not of the highest class,

No moments were allowed with her to pass.

A member of the conclave, first in rank,

To be her slave, she'd scarcely deign to thank;

Unless a cardinal's gay nephew came,

And then, perhaps, she'd listen to his flame;

The pope himself, had he perceived her charms,

Would not have been too good to grace her arms.

Her pride appeared in clothes as well as air,