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Around, as Princess of her father’s land,

A like gold bar above her instep rolled

Announced her rank; twelve rings were on her hand;

Her hair was starred with gems; her veil’s fine fold

Below her breast was fastened with a band

Of lavish pearls, whose worth could scarce be told;

Her orange silk full Turkish trousers furled

About the prettiest ankle in the world.