The Posthumous Works of Ann Eliza Bleecker/Thaumantia and Fame

Go Thaumantia,' said Jove, 'and descend from the sky,
 * 'For Fame's golden clarion I hear;

'Go learn what great mortal's desert is so high
 * 'As to ask notes so loud, sweet, and clear.

The goddess in haste met the starry wing'd dame,
 * And demands why her notes she does raise?

'For the greatest of patriots and heroes,' said Fame,
 * 'Tell Jove it is Washington's praise!'