Of her own web, weaved and unweaved again:

But that her Art was somewhat less, she thought,

And on a mere ignoble subject wrought.

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For here, like to the silkworm's industry,

Beauty itself out of itself did weave

So rare a work, and of such subtlety,

As did all eyes entangle and deceive;

And in all minds a strange impression leave.

In this sweet labyrinth did Cupid stray,