The four crowns at his sovereign lady’s feet.

Clara. And this first arch was Europe; typified

By the wide Air, which temperatest she breathes,

And which again, for double cognizance,

Wore the imperial eagle for its crest;

With many another airy symbol more,

And living statues supplementary

Of Leon and Castile, each with its crown,

Austria, the cradle of the royal bride,

And Rome, the mistress of the faith of all.