}
{ He now in vain commands even those he payed,
{ By darling troops deserted and betrayed,
{ By creatures which his generous warmth had made.
Of these a captain of the guards was worst,[82]
Whose memory to this day stands accurst.
This rogue, advanced to military trust
By his own whoredom, and his sister's lust,
Forsook his master, after dreadful vows,
And plotted to betray him to his foes;