XIV + 

Behold, the crowd begins to stir, + 

A whisper runs along the hall, + 

A lady draws the hostess near, + 

Behind her a grave general. + 

Her manners were deliberate, + 

Reserved, but not inanimate, + 

Her eyes no saucy glance address, + 

There was no angling for success. + 

Her features no grimaces bleared; + 

Of affectation innocent, + 

Calm and without embarrassment, + 

A faithful model she appeared + 

Of “comme il faut.” Shishkòff, forgive! + 

I can’t translate the adjective. + 