And delicately sensitive of soul.

Her truth of heart, and nobleness of thought,

Made her abhor all wrong. Her simple mind,

As clear as crystal, made her ever love

Simplicity in all things. Hence she chose

To frame a ballad of domestic scenes

And their endearments. In a gentle voice,

Replete with feeling, she began to read

A tale of rural life, of fervent passion,

That bore inscribed the humble name of—