For the gold that gleameth there,
Or if silver sparkle fair?
Every gem that on her lies
Borroweth lustre from her eyes.”
In this connection also should be cited the sonnet which Guasti has placed next in order, and which also seems to contain internal evidence of belonging to a period relatively early.
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D’ALTRUI PIETOSO E SOL DI SÈ SPIETATO
To others kind, and only self-oppressed,
Doth live a lowly worm, that to adorn