XX + 

Although we know that Eugene had + 

Long ceased to be a reading man, + 

Still certain authors, I may add, + 

He had excepted from the ban: + 

The bard of Juan and the Giaour, + 

With it may be a couple more; + 

Romances three, in which ye scan + 

Portrayed contemporary man + 

As the reflection of his age, + 

His immorality of mind + 

To arid selfishness resigned, + 

A visionary personage + 

With his exasperated sense, + 

His energy and impotence. + 