The little princess, of whom such an enchanting picture is given in this poem, is an imaginary figure. There was no Infanta of five years of age at the epoch of the Armada.
basquine, a rich skirt worn by Spanish women.
point de Gênes, Genoese lace, which at one time rivalled that of Venice.
fil d'or florentin, gold thread of Florence.
Duc de Brabant was one of the many titles of the King of Spain.
L. 69. See note on LA CONFIANCE.
glas (pronounced glâ), 'passing bell.'
vitreux: 'glassy,' 'lack-lustre.' The sunken eyes seemed of an unfathomable depth.
Iblis. See note on PUISSANCE ÉGALE BONTÉ,
Escurial. The vast and gloomy palace near Madrid built by Philip II in the form of a gridiron in memory of St. Laurence, on whose feast-day he won the battle of St. Quentin.