Upon a LADY'S EMBROIDERY.
18th Century David Garrick EnglishUpon a LADY'S EMBROIDERY.
By the Same.
ARACHNE once, as poets tell, A goddess at her art defy'd; But soon the daring mortal fell The hapless victim of her pride.
O then beware Arachne's fate, Be prudent, CHLOE, and submit; For you'll more surely feel her hate, Who rival both her Art and Wit.