In time, conversant with diplomacy,
He grew in favor,—e’en ’mong Royalty.
In Russia, Prussia, Austria, and in Spain,
The friendship of proud courtiers he did gain:
In India, China, Turkey, and at Rome,
A kind reception made him feel at home.
With great success he fill’d his place of trust,
In all transactions amiable and just,
His volubility and generalship
Soon gain’d a most distinguish’d consulship,