But see p.

70, 'The Blindness of Elymas,' for proof that she could write with powers of a high order when her own individual character and personal feelings were not concerned.

For less striking proofs of this power, see p.

4, 'All is Vanity,' omitting verses 5 and 6, and reading 'clouds that are lost and gone,' &c.

There is merit in the two next stanzas; and the last stanza towards the close contains a fine reproof for the ostentation of Louis XIV., and one magnificent verse, 'Spent the astonished hours, forgetful to adore.' But my paper is nearly out.