Thy father's joy art thou, thy mother's boast;

Upon the dusty track by pilgrims trod

Laugheth the cripple; and the warlike host

Divides before thee, giving thanks to God.

The merchants praise thee, and the wandering guest—

“Her veil down streams with such a humble pride,

Fairer is that alone than all the West

Irreverent boasts of charms that scorn to hide!”

V.

“Is thy love fairer than each other maiden?”