Fie on the traitor renegade, outlawed and unashamed,
Who after all these evil deeds from Russia shelter claimed!
In all the world save Russia no country do I ken
Willing protection to afford to such dishonoured men.
The villainies of Rahim Khan are noised o'er land and sea,
And now 'neath Russia's shelt'ring care he stands, from danger free!
I know not why so great a Power should seem to take a pride
Such human fiends of scowling mien in calling to its side.
Alas! by friendship thus misplaced it maketh but too plain
How great a hate for us and ours it still doth entertain!
Profound mistrust and deep disgust grow ever more and more,
And deeds like these to the Seven Seas spread from the Caspian shore.
If such a tyrant vile were housed in prison it were best,
Not met with hospitable care, like some much-honoured guest
Foes of the human race like these whoever shall befriend
Reason his action to regret finds surely in the end!