there be thy gentle look my only guide,

thy voice familiar all my company.

XXXII AT THE TABLE OF A FRIEND

Not since when on me a child

Heaven's gracious radiance smiled

Hast thou, O Sun, such splendour poured

As on my friend's Livornian board.

Never, O God of Feasts, was sent

A solace so benevolent

As wisely glowed within the wines