Arago

    ,

    Formed, M'Flimsey declares, the bulk of her cargo,

    Not to mention a quantity kept from the rest,

    Sufficient to fill the largest-sized chest,

    Which did not appear on the ship's manifest,

    But for which the ladies themselves manifested

    Such particular interest, that they invested

    Their own proper persons in layers and rows

    Of muslin, embroideries, worked underclothes,

    Gloves, handkerchiefs, scarfs, and such trifles as those;

    Then, wrapped in great shawls, like Circassian beauties,

    Gave

     good-by

    to the ship, and

     go by

    to the duties.

    Her relations at home all marveled, no doubt,

    Miss Flora had grown so enormously stout

    For an actual belle and a possible bride;

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