THESE VERSES WERE WRIT IN THE TASSO OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS.
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Tasso knew how the fairer sex to grace, But in no one durst all perfection place. In her alone that owns this book is seen Clorinda's spirit, and her lofty mien, Sophronia's piety, Erminia's truth, Armida's charms, her beauty, and her youth.
Our Princess here, as in a glass, does dress Her well-taught mind, and every grace express. More to our wonder than Rinaldo fought, The hero's race excels the poet's thought.