Note 38 — V THE GRANDEURS OF THE MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR
Elizabeth Gilbert Martin translation
Sincere and tender Pompadour (For I can give you in advance This name which rhymeth with amour And soon will be the finest name in France), This tokay with which Your Excellence At Étioles regalèd me, Beareth it not some resemblance Unto the King who gave it thee? It is, like him, without melange, Joins strength to mildness, pleasant art, Pleases the eyes, enchants the heart, Does good and never knoweth change.