18 The reference, if any, to the classical story of Althea is so confused and muddled that perhaps there is none. See The Surrender, below.
The Defiance.
SONG.
I.
Be not too proud, imperious Dame,
Your charms are transitory things,
May melt, while you at Heaven aim,
Like Icarus's waxen wings;
And you a part in his misfortunes bear,