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edifice here represented is the residence of the English Minister at the Court of the Nizam, or native prince. The party entering the gate shews the species of state, and the retinue, with which persons of rank appear in public. The curtains of the palanquins, in which females go forth, are always closely drawn: seclusion in the East is, as it were, the element of beauty. It is quite in human nature to admit that— —————"such must be   "Dear—and yet dearer for its mystery."

is as yet a child in years, Twelve springs are on her face, Yet in her slender form appears The woman's perfect grace. Her silken hair, that glossy black, But only to be found There, or upon the raven's back, Falls sweeping to the ground.

'Tis parted in two shining braids With silver and with gold, And one large pearl by contrast aids The darkness of each fold. And for she is so young, that flowers Seem natural to her now, There wreaths the champac's snowy showers Around her sculptured brow.

Close to her throat the silvery vest By shining clasps is bound, Scarce may her graceful shape be guest, Mid drapery floating round. But the small curve of that vein'd throat, Like marble, but more warm, The fairy foot and hand denote How perfect is the form.