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Alexander Pope - Phyrne
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Phryne had talents for mankind,
Open she was, and unconfin`d,
Like some free port of trade:
Merchants unloaded here their freight,
And Agents from each foreign state,
Here first their entry made.

Her learning and good breeding such,
Whether th` Italian or the Dutch,
Spaniards or French came to her: 
To all obliging she`d appear:
`Twas Si Signior, `twas Yaw Mynheer,
`Twas S`il vous plaist, Monsieur.

Obscure by birth, renown`d by crimes,
Still changing names, religions, climes,
At length she turns a Bride:
In di`monds, pearls, and rich brocades,
She shines the first of batter`d jades,
And flutters in her pride.

So have I known those Insects fair
(Which curious Germans hold so rare)
Still vary shapes and dyes;
Still gain new Titles with new forms;
First grubs obscene, then wriggling worms,
Then painted butterflies.
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