On Mrs. YATES first appearance in the character of Mandane in Cyrus

Ye nine harmonious maids attune my lyre, To paint the poet's and the player's fire; In Yates, the excellence of both we view, Just to herself, and to her author true. Mandane is the theme, ah! that's the part! Wherein she reigns the monarch of the heart; Her graceful action, piercing eyes, and voice, Alas! how happy was the author's choice, To chuse such sterling merit for his queen, And paint delight in ev'ry ardent scene, Such excellence combin'd ne'er 'fore was seen.