Thus have they masked hypocrisy,
And dubbed her “young Democracy!”
Democracy’s vile sham and stain,
You don fair Freedom’s mask in vain!
You cannot pass in that disguise,
Nor thus elude our Argus-eyes.
Your boasted Christian brotherhood
Is one of violence and blood;
Your star of freedom pales its rays,
Becomes a farthing rush-light’s blaze,