Her widening streets on new foundations trust,

And opening into larger parts she flies.[199]

296.

Before, she like some shepherdess did show,

Who sat to bathe her by a river's side;

Not answering to her fame, but rude and low,

Nor taught the beauteous arts of modern pride.

297.

Now, like a maiden queen, she will behold,

From her high turrets, hourly suitors come;