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The lawless idol of the Monarch's heart,
Mary, obedient to her husband's will, 235
Dwelt peaceful, from the proudly generous mind
Of Agnes winning friendship. Soon the Maid
Lov'd the mild Queen, and sojourning with her,
Expects the solemn summons.
Thro' the realm
Meantime the King's convoking voice was heard, 240
And from their palaces and monasteries
Swarm'd forth the Doctors, men acute and deep,
Grown grey in study; Priests and Bishops haste
To Chinon.—Teachers wise and with high names,
Seraphic, Subtile, or Irrefragable, 245
By their admiring pupils dignified.

Nor Superstition to embrace the hour
Neglects. She hastens from the English court,
Where mad Ferocity led the holy war,
Arm'd with the mitred helmet. By her side 250
Inanely learn'd, came reverend Ignorance,

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