A father, always generously bent,

So kind, that even her wishes he'd prevent.

'Twas now high time for Tullius to retreat,

When even his daughter hastened his defeat;

When faith and duty vanished, and no more

The name of father and of king he bore:

A king, whose right his foes could ne'er dispute;

So mild, that mercy was his attribute;

Affable, kind, and easy of access;

Swift to relieve, unwilling to oppress;