ON THE BIRTH OF A FRIEND'S CHILD

Mark the day white, on which the Fates have smiled:

Eugenio and Egeria have a child.

On whom abundant grace kind Jove imparts

If she but copy either parent's parts.

Then, Muses! long devoted to her race,

Grant her Egeria's virtues and her face;

Nor stop your bounty there, but add to it

Eugenio's learning and Eugenio's wit.