The violet rose, fair daughter of his blood.

Now rival wisdom dares the wreath divide,

And both Minervas rise in equal pride;

Proclaiming loud, a monarch fills the throne,

Who shines illustrious not in wars alone.

Let fame look lovely in Britannia's eyes;

They coldly court desert, who fame despise.

For what's ambition, but fair virtue's sail?

And what applause, but her propitious gale?

When swell'd with that, she fleets before the wind