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! goddess, leave these low abodes, And traverse o'er the wide ethereal roads. Celestial queen! put on thy robes of light— Now Cynthia nam'd, fair regent of the night: At sight of thee the villain sheathes his sword, Nor scales the wall, to steal the wealthy hoard: O may thy silver lamp, from heav'n's high bow'r, Direct my footsteps in the midnight hour!
 * When Night first bids the twinkling stars appear,

Or with her cloudy vest enwraps the air, Then swarms the busy street: with caution tread Where the shop windows falling threat thy head. Now lab'rers home return, and join their strength To bear the tott'ring plank, or ladder's length.