When first thou wert an exile from thy home,

Unbroken was thy strength, thy health not wasted;

But couldst thou now endure to roam,

When both thy health and strength thou hast outlasted?

With peace and plenty to thy throne restored,

Perchance thou deem’st thyself adored:

Thou seest around thee subjects bending low;

But should misfortune now return,

Be sure thou soon shalt know

Thyself their hate, and all thy race their scorn.