He heard, it in fair mansions would outdo That island which Tiberius held so dear;
And trees that in Hesperian gardens grew Would yield to what this beauteous place should bear;
-- So rare its race of beasts -- no fairer shew Herded or housed erewhile by Circe were;
Venus with Loves and Graces there should sport, Nor more in Gnide and Cyprus keep her court;