LXXXII.

But when the levée rose, and all was bustle

In the dissolving circle, all the nations'

Ambassadors began as 't were to hustle

Round the young man with their congratulations.

Also the softer silks were heard to rustle

Of gentle dames, among whose recreations

It is to speculate on handsome faces,

Especially when such lead to high places.

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