And reckless Murat well his master pleased,
His foul behests fulfilled, his rapine-thirst appeased.
II.
“But vengeance ’gainst Godoy the people swore,
Who counselled Carlos from his realm to fly,
And sought in luxury on a foreign shore
The fruits of his portentous sway to enjoy.
Aranjuez saw them burning to destroy!
Shivering in hideous fright, like beast of prey,
Two days, two nights, nor food nor drink Godoy