Chapter 357 of 1964 · 65 words · ~1 min read

CXX.

And such was she, the lady of the cave: Her dress was very different from the Spanish, Simpler, and yet of colours not so grave; For, as you know, the Spanish women banish Bright hues when out of doors, and yet, while wave Around them (what I hope will never vanish) The basquiña and the mantilla, they Seem at the same time mystical and gay.[150]