A Peacock Bridled by Cupid

"A Peacock Bridled by Cupid

(included in Ladies Valentines, 1811)

What joys your happy Lot betide!

For you affections bridles Pride

 

Nor Scorn with Argus Eyes unkind

Shall [mark] your actions too severely

For Love though oft depicted blind

Has here distinguish’d very clearly

A gentle Heart a spotless Mind –

 

Miss Richards