A Century of Parody and Imitation

by Unknown

III.

Yet mine they were, all motley as they moved;

Careless I viewed them, yet I loved to view;

The world beheld them, and the world approved,

And blest the train with smiles and plaudits due:

Proud of approval, to myself I said,

From out the group I'll chuse, and breed one favourite maid.

IV.

Joan I chose, a maid of happy mien;

Her form and mind I polished with care;