Christina, maiden of heroic mien! br Star of the North! of northern stars the queen! br Behold, what wrinkles I have earn'd, and how br The iron cask still chafes my vet'ran brow, br While following fate's dark footsteps, I fulfill br The dictates of a hardy people's will. br But soften'd, in thy sight, my looks appear, br Not to all Queens or Kings alike severe.