201. Wherein He Envies the Kiss of Honour Bestowed upon Laura at a Banquet for Charles of Luxembourg -
WHEREIN HE ENVIES THE KISS OF HONOUR BESTOWED UPON LAURA AT A BANQUET FOR CHARLES OF LUXEMBURG
A purple nature, an exalted mind,
A soul unflawed, swift aspect and sharp eye,
Prompt penetration, thought as eagle-high
As worthy of the breast that holds it shrined:
A bright assemblage on that day combined
Each other in his honour to outvie,
When, in that throng, his sovereign glances fly
Lighting upon the loveliest they can find.
Heedless of age or rank or certain blood,
He motioned his most gentle preference,
And proudly drew him near that humblest life:
So courteous his kiss that all who stood,
Though brilliant, thrilled at beauty's recompense —
Only it pierced my heart through like a knife!
A purple nature, an exalted mind,
A soul unflawed, swift aspect and sharp eye,
Prompt penetration, thought as eagle-high
As worthy of the breast that holds it shrined:
A bright assemblage on that day combined
Each other in his honour to outvie,
When, in that throng, his sovereign glances fly
Lighting upon the loveliest they can find.
Heedless of age or rank or certain blood,
He motioned his most gentle preference,
And proudly drew him near that humblest life:
So courteous his kiss that all who stood,
Though brilliant, thrilled at beauty's recompense —
Only it pierced my heart through like a knife!
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