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After the first dance, in which all classes of the company mingled, the young lady of the mansion took her harp, and following the reverend gentleman's suggestion, sang a song of the twelfth century.

FLORENCE AND BLANCHFLOR[1]
Florence and Blanchflor, loveliest maids, Within a summer grove,Amid the flower-enamelled shades Together talked of love.
A clerk sweet Blanchflor's heart had gain'd; Fair Florence loved a knight:And each with ardent voice maintained, She loved the worthiest wight.
Sweet Blanchflor praised her scholar dear, As courteous, kind, and true;Fair Florence said her chevalier Could every foe subdue.
  1. ↑ Imitated from the Fabliau, De Florance et de Blanche Flor, alias Jugement d'Amour.
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