VIII.

“Don Pacifico of Malta! Dull, indeed, were Britain’s ear, If the wrongs of such a hero Tamely she could choose to hear! Don Pacifico of Malta! Knight-commander of the Fleece— For his sake I hurl defiance At the haughty towns of Greece. Look to it—For by my head! since Xerxes crossed the strait, Ye never saw an enemy so vengeful at your gate.