Oh!—

[She sits in the great chair and waves the fan slowly

to and fro.

Were I a lady fair and free,

I would powder my hair with dust of gold,

I would clasp a necklace around my throat,

Of jewels rare, and a gown I would wear,

Blue silk like Our Lady of Toute Remède!

My shoes should be made of golden stuff,

And a broidered glove should dress my hand,