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Their hair dark shining shamed the raven’s wing, In tresses long their shoulders floating down, With ribands gay confined or silken string, Or slight embroidered veil the head to crown. Of gold and pearl some covet the renown, Pendent from prettiest ears; with coral some Their necks encircle. Camisoles each gown Surmount, gallooned with silk or silver from Shoulder to waist so fair that Envy’s self is dumb.