Lucerne is one of the Cantons of Switzerland. We have said before what is meant by the great Cock, viz. the King of France. Let the Reader make up the rest, according to his fancy.
VI.
French.
Charté fulgure a Lyon apparente,
Luysant, print Malte, subit sera estainte,
Sardon, Mauris traitera decevante,
Geneve a Londres, a Coq trahison feinte.
English.
A thundering light at Lyons appearing,
Bright, took Maltha, instantly shall be put out,