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The banquet shall be spread to-night; The cup shall circle now For that fair lady and her knight, And for "the Peacock's Vow."

Amenaïde hath ta'en her seat Beside the radiant stranger's feet; Whose purple canopy on high— The golden step and chair; But most that regal form and eye Her regal state declare. Leoni serves her on his knee, But, with a fairy smile, She says such homage must not be, And she his guest the while. With softest look and courteous word She bids him carve the royal bird.