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Two Thousand Crowned Women at the Grove

Two Thousand Crowned Women at the Grove

From D5.28, Iskandar and the City of Women. It illustrates D5.28.85–90:

  • D5.28.85
    Two thousand women crossed the waters clear,With crowns and earrings bright as they drew near.
  • D5.28.86
    They reached a grove where streams ran clear and bright,A place of leafy joy and sheer delight.
  • D5.28.87
    They spread provisions out upon the green,With figured tapestries of royal sheen.
  • D5.28.88
    When Caesar reached the gates of their domain,They flocked to meet him from the open plain.
  • D5.28.89
    They brought him crowns, fine clothes, and jewels bright,With perfumes and rich colors to delight.
  • D5.28.90
    He took their gifts, and with a welcome sweet,In that glad hour, he gave to each a seat.

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