Synopsis

A Country Girl, scarce to a Curt'sy bred, Than Thee, Cornelia, rather would I wed: If supercilious, haughty, proud, and vain, Thou bring'st thy Father's Triumphs in thy Train. Take hence thy boasted Hannibal, I pray, Nor let behind him vanquish'd Syphax stay; With all thy Carthaginian State pack up, and march away.-- What Beauty or what Chastity can bear So great a Price? if stately and severe