The bloating poison swells the feeble bound,
And bursting throws the rankled venom round.
Now ruthless Tyranny triumphant reigns,
Of Hope's sweet glow no soothing ray remains.
Far from fair Freedom's blissful regions thrown,
The abject suff'rers heave th' unheeded groan.
At ev'ry movement of th' imperious brow,
Beneath rude hands, the hapless wretches bow.
Should the keen glance mark indignation's eye,
Struck to the deck, the prostrate victims lie: