Anne Boleyn. Translation From The Metrical
By Thomas Moore
"Histoire d'Anne Boleyn." "S'elle estoit belle et de taille lgante, Estoit des yeulx encor plus attirante, Lesquelz savoit bien conduyre propos En les lenant quelquefoys en repos; Aucune foys envoyant en message Porter du cueur le secret tesmoignage." Much as her form seduced the sight, Her eyes could even more surely woo; And when and how to shoot their light Into men's hearts full well she knew. For sometimes in repose she hid Their rays beneath a downcast lid; And then again, with wakening air, Would send their sunny glances out, Like heralds of delight, to bear Her heart's sweet messages about.
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