LII + 

Let us congratulations pay + 

To our Tattiana conquering, + 

And for a time our course delay, + 

That I forget not whom I sing. + 

Let me explain that in my song + 

“I celebrate a comrade young + 

And the extent of his caprice; + 

O epic Muse, my powers increase + 

And grant success to labour long; + 

Having a trusty staff bestowed, + 

Grant that I err not on the road.” + 

Enough! my pack is now unslung⁠— + 

To classicism I’ve homage paid, + 

Though late, have a beginning made. + 