Reliques of ancient English poetry: consisting of old heroic ballads ...

A N D B A L L A D S. 267
In Spain a lady liv'd of late,
Who was of high degree ; 10
Whofe wayward temper did create
Much woe and mifery.
Strange jealoufies fo fill'd her head
With many a vain furmize,
She thought her lord had wrong'd her bed, i£
And did her love defpife.
A gentlewoman paffing fair
Did on this lady wait j .
With braveft dames me might compare s
Her beauty was compleat. 20
Her lady call a jealous eye
Upon this gentle maid ;
And taxt her with difloyaltye ;
And did her oft upbraid.
In iilence Hill this maiden meek 25
Her bitter taunts would bear,
While oft adown her lovely cheek
Would Heal the falling tear, f
In vain in humble fort ihe flrove
Her fury to difarm ; 30
As well the meeknefs of the dove
The bloody hawke might charm.
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