Strive, then, that thou leavest here a name of grace.


Once unto his Vizier quoth the crowned King:

"Thou, who in my world-realm knowest everything!

With my sword I've conquered many and many a shore;

Still I sigh right sorely: 'Ah! to conquer more!'

Great desire is with me realms to overthrow;

Through this cause I comfort ne'er a moment know.

Is there yet a country whither we may wend,

Where as yet our mighty sway doth not extend,