#batbedut

she was quite dazzled with the magnificence that reigned throughout; but what chiefly took up her attention, was a large library, a harpsichord, and several music books. ‘well,’ said she to herself, ‘I see they will not let my time hang heavy upon my hands for want of amusement.’ this consideration inspired her with fresh courage; and opening the library she took a book, and read these words, in letters of gold: welcome beauty, banish fear, you are queen and mistress here. speak your wishes, speak your will, swift obedience meets them still.