The most famous lines in this poem are those which describe a romantic garden so vividly that Humboldt says 'it reminds one of the charming scenery of Sorrento.' It certainly proves that even epic poetry tried to describe Nature for her own sake:
The garden then unfolds a beauteous scene,
With flowers adorned and ever living green;
There silver lakes reflect the beaming day,
Here crystal streams in gurgling fountains play.
Cool vales descend and sunny hills arise,
And groves and caves and grottos strike the eyes.
Art showed her utmost power; but art concealed
With greater charm the pleased attention held.
It seemed as Nature played a sportive part