[E] The condor is an inhabitant of the Andes. Its wings, when expanded,
are said to be eighteen feet wide.
[F Transcriber's note: Misnumbered in original.]
PERU.
CANTO THE SECOND.
THE ARGUMENT.
Pizarro, _a Spanish Captain, lands with his forces--his meeting with_
Ataliba--_its unhappy consequences_--Zorai _dies_--Ataliba _imprisoned,
and strangled_--Alzira's _despair, and madness._
PERU.
CANTO THE SECOND.
Flush'd with impatient hope, the martial band
By stern Pizarro led, approach the land:
No terrors arm the hostile brow, for guile
Charms to betray, in Candour's open smile.
Too artless for distrust, the monarch springs 5
To meet his latent foe on friendship's wings:
On as he moves, with glitt'ring splendours crown'd,
His feather'd chiefs the golden throne surround;
The waving canopy its plume displays,
Whose varied hues reflect the morning rays; 10
With native grace he hails the warrior train,
Who stood majestic on Peruvia's plain,
In all the savage pomp of armour drest,
The radiant helmet, and the nodding crest.
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