The Fair Maiden:

Canto XII - 22

So faire and fresh, as freshest flowre in May;
For she had layd her mournefull stole aside,
And widow-like sad wimple throwne away,
Wherewith
her heavenly beautie she did hide,
Whiles on
her wearie journey she did ride;
And on her
now a garment she did weare,
All lilly white,
withoutten spot, or pride,
That
seemd like silke and silver woven neare,
But neither silke nor silver therein did appeare.

 

 

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