Too lady-like a long fatigue to bear, }
And rough inclemencies of raw nocturnal air.[178] }
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But most she feared, that, travelling so late, }
Some evil-minded beasts might lie in wait, }
And without witness wreak their hidden hate. }
The Panther, though she lent a listening ear,
Had more of lion in her than to fear;
Yet wisely weighing, since she had to deal
With many foes their numbers might prevail,