And since thy valour, in its proud career,
Extends from Southern seas to Northern Bear,
Each man with daring heart, devoid of fear,
Soon as he hears the martial trumpet blare,
Will, in thy service, rush to deeds of glory,
Outstripping far the fabled deeds of story.
Scipio.
Our first concern must be this rampant vice,
Which like a canker spreads, to curb and tame;
For should it run unfettered, in a trice