Note 2 — MY RECOLLECTIONS, ETC.
Hubert E. H. (Hubert Edward Henry) Jerningham translation
"His manner was perhaps the more seductive, Because he ne'er seemed anxious to seduce; Nothing affected, studied, or constructive Of coxcombry or conquest: no abuse Of his attractions marr'd the fair perspective, To indicate a Cupidon broke loose, And seem to say, 'Resist us if you can'— Which makes a dandy while it spoils a man.
XIII.
"Don Juan was without it; In fact, his manner was his own alone: Sincere he was——
XIV.
"By nature soft, his whole address held off Suspicion: though not timid, his regard Was such as rather seem'd to keep aloof, To shield himself than put you on your guard.
XV.
"Serene, accomplish'd, cheerful, but not loud, Insinuating without insinuation; Observant of the foibles of the crowd, Yet ne'er betraying this in conversation; Proud with the proud, yet courteously proud, So as to make them feel he knew his station And theirs:—without a struggle for priority He neither brook'd nor claim'd superiority.
XVI.
"That is with men: with women he was what They pleased to make or take him for."—Canto xv.
LIV.
"There was the purest Platonism at bottom Of all his feelings."—Canto x.