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XX. 



Oft times beneath a homely guise, 

 The real worth that secret lies, 



Most tenderly endears ; 

 So Cardium /^ one of the fair host, 

 Though least in beauty, still can boast 

 Superior claims to reign the toast. 



Above her gay compeers. 



XXI. 



Mactra ! Though not advanc'd to wear 

 The palm of conquest, yet thine air 



Of pure simplicity. 

 Might charm the most fastidious eye, 

 That satiate with variety, 

 Turns fi'om the glare of finery. 



To rest awhile on thee. 



