Or you a woman with that name dare trust,
And think to friendship’s ties we can be just,
In a strict league together we’ll combine,
And [ ] friendship’s bright example shine.
We will forget the difference of sex,
Nor shall the world’s rude censure us perplex
Think me all man: my soul is masculine,
And capable of as great things as thine.
I can be generous, just and brave,
Secret and silent as the grave,