And all that a proud Premier at Hatfield
May play the Scipio—in this feeble fashion?
My Lord, we did not win our spurs in that field.
Upon my soul, it puts me in a passion;
And not me only, but, as you'll discover,
A lot of Englishmen who watch this drama.
Scipio was not an indiscriminate lover,
But it was he licked Hannibal at Zama.
I bring you, Scipio, the East Afric beauty
Captured and chained, but opulent and charming.