And, bowing at the throne, he plac’d it there.

XXV.

A sight more beauteous ne’er did eye behold,

Than these bright tribes that glitter’d on the day;

And, rich in purple dyes and flaming gold,

Did their bright bosoms to the sun display.

XXVI.

Such was the throne;—but oh! what pen can trace

The heav’nly beauties of the matchless Two,

Who, glowing with each bright cœlestial grace,