Yet with their modest merit none compare.

LXV.

These, therefore, we prefer; and though no Queen

Besides Ourselves we will to hold the reign;

Yet, for their true desart conspicuous seen,

We rank them foremost on the flow’ry plain.

LXVI.

Hear, and obey; and if aught else abide,

To raise dispute among your orders bright;

Still by true merit let the cause be try’d,