Claiming with outstretched hand her heritage?
While the strong nations she once triumphed o’er
Scarce heeded her they served with awe before!
IV.
Where, then, was she that was Eternal called?
Bore she no likeness of immortal youth?
Did she lament her cruel dower in truth
As once Tithonus by that gift enthralled?
All joy of youth long perished, living on
In dread possession of the pitiless gift,