VIII.

Nor let the critic frown such themes arraign,

Here sleep the mellow lyre's enchanting keys;

Here the wrought table's darkly polish'd plain,

Proffers light lore to much-enduring ease;

Enamelled clocks here strike the silver bell;

Here Persia spreads the web of many dies;

Around, on silken couch, soft cushions swell,

That Stambol's viziers proud might not despise.

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