XV + 

Ladies in crowds around her close, + 

Her with a smile old women greet, + 

The men salute with lower bows + 

And watch her eye’s full glance to meet. + 

Maidens before her meekly move + 

Along the hall, and high above + 

The crowd doth head and shoulders rise + 

The general who accompanies. + 

None could her beautiful declare, + 

Yet viewing her from head to foot, + 

None could a trace of that impute, + 

Which in the elevated sphere + 

Of London life is “vulgar” called + 

And ruthless fashion hath blackballed. + 