Note 439 — Chapter XXV · THE DRAMA.

Now turn, and see where loaden with her Freight, A Damsel Stands, and Orange-wench is hight; See! how her Charge hangs dangling by the Rim, See! how the Balls blush o'er the Basket-brim; But little those she minds, the cunning Belle Has other Fish to Fry, and other Fruit to sell; See! how she whispers yonder youthful Peer, See! how he smiles, and lends a greedy Ear. At length 'tis done, the Note o'er Orange wrapt Has reach'd the Box, and lays in Lady's Lap.[439]