Scene III.—The Academy at Venice.

Di. A modern daub it was, perchance,

I know not: but the connoisseur

From Titian’s hues, I dare be sure,

Had never turned one kindly glance,

Where Byron, somewhat drest-up, draws

His sword, impatient long, and speaks

Unto a tribe of motley Greeks

His fealty to their good cause.

Not far, assumed to mystic bliss,