To my Friend, the Author.

            With admiration I beheld this whore,

            Adorned with beauty, such as might restore

            (If ever being as thy Muse¹ hath famed)

            Her Giovanni, in his love unblamed.

            The ready Graces² lent their willing aid.

            Pallas³ herself now played the chambermaid,

            And helped to put her dressings on. Secure

            Rest thou that thy name herein shall endure

            To th’end of age; and Annabella be

            Gloriously fair, even in her infamy.

Thomas Ellice.⁴