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Rh and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore; But oh! her beauty was far beyond Her sparkling gems, or snow-white wand.

"Lady! dost thou not fear to stray, "So lone and lovely, through this bleak way? "Are 's sons so good or so cold, "As not to be tempted by woman or gold ?"