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230 A silken curtain, bright with flowers, And ribbons curious wrought, With various eastern colours deck'd, Which to our Spain had brought Venetian galleys, as perchance Her Doge's gift of state, Was thrown across the balcony, The light to moderate. In the recess in front, with woods Well carved, and richly graced With mother-o'-pearl inlayings, Was an Oratory placed; Where of the sovereign Virgin The image stood devout, The sculpture somewhat rude, but yet Attractions not without; Which with a plate of silver, For ornament was crown'd, Its rim reflecting amethysts, And emeralds around. A manuscript of holy prayers, Which miniatures adorn, Precious with gold and ivory Upon its coverings borne, Was seen there placed upon a stand, Form'd of an angel's wings, The figure badly sculptured, But with neat finishings.