Appendix Cowper's Translation of Andrew Marvell's "to Christina, Queen of Sweden," Etc

To Christina, Queen of Sweden, with Cromwell's Picture.[169]

Christina, maiden of heroic mien!

Star of the North! of northern stars the queen!

Behold, what wrinkles I have earn'd, and how

The iron cask still chafes my vet'ran brow,

While following fate's dark footsteps, I fulfill

The dictates of a hardy people's will.

But soften'd, in thy sight, my looks appear,

Not to all Queens or Kings alike severe.


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