France + 

Unhappy State! with horrors still to strive: + 

Thy Hugo dead, thy Boulanger alive; + 

A Prince who’d govern where he dares not dwell, + 

And who for power would his birthright sell⁠— + 

Who, eager o’er his enemies to reign, + 

Grabs at the scepter and conceals the chain; + 

While pugnant factions mutually strive + 

By cutting throats to keep the land alive. + 

Perverse in passion, as in pride perverse⁠— + 

To all a mistress, to thyself a curse; + 

Sweetheart of Europe! every sun’s embrace + 

Matures the charm and poison of thy grace. + 

Yet time to thee nor peace nor wisdom brings: + 

In blood of citizens and blood of kings + 

The stones of thy stability are set, + 

And the fair fabric trembles at a threat. + 