The slaves of despots dropp'd the blunted steel:

Exulting Victory crown'd her favourite child,

And freed Liguria, clapp'd her hands, and smiled.

Nor long the time ere Britain's shores shall greet

The warrior-sage, with gratulation sweet:

Eager to grasp the wreath of naval fame,

The Great Republic plans the Floating Frame!

—O'er the huge frame gigantic Terror stalks,

And counts with joy the close-compacted balks:

Of young-eyed Massacres the Cherub crew