Raised by our foes beyond our country’s bounds,
To plant the Lion standard of St. Mark.
Asia then trembled for her kingdom’s safety,
Though Europe intervened; and ’gainst all Europe
Leagued for our injury, alone and armed
Stood forth the genius of Venetian power.’
Now times are changed. Now crime unblushing claims
Impunity. In this degenerate age,
Nor evils will be borne—nor remedies!
And we are branded with the name of tyrants,