Who all the realms of sense and fancy guide;

Nay, some affirm, that in the deepest cell

Imperial Reason’s self does not disdain to dwell.

With living reed it’s thatch’d and guarded round,

Which, moved by winds, emit a silver sound.

Two crystal fountains near its entrance play,

Wide scattering golden beams, which ne’er decay;

Two labyrinths behind, harmonious sounds convey.

Chiefly, within, the room of state is famed,

Of rich Mosaic work divinely framed;