Which, in the dark, resembled what was worn

By nuns for veils, and called (perhaps in scorn),

Among themselves, their PSALTER, to express

Familiarly, a common, awkward dress.

WITH this new ornament, by way of veil,

She sallied forth and heard the woeful tale.

Then, irritated, she exclaimed with ire

To see this wretched creature I desire,

The devil's daughter, from her bold career,

Who'll bring our convent to disgrace, I fear;