In that coveted record, might not be o’erlooked.

Then the Bufftip[4] began to write each moth a card,

Having one for herself just by way of reward.

“First ask,” says the Emperor, “the Glory of Kent,[5]

On having much beauty my mind is quite bent;

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The Belle, too, of Brixton,[6] the Marvel du Jour,[7]

And the Peach-blossom[8] moth you’ll invite, I am sure;

The Sphinx[9] too, shall come, who makes riddles so well,

And the Gipsey[10] be ready our fortunes to tell;

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Mother Shipton[11] shall chap’rone the lovely Black I,[12]