Classic Poem

Ascanius now the Latian Sceptre sways;
The Alban Nation, Sylvius , next obeys.
Then young Latinus: Next an Alba came,
The Grace, and Guardian of the Alban Name.
Then Epitus ; then gentle Capys reign'd;
Then Capetis the regal Pow'r sustain'd.
Next he, who perish'd on the Tuscan Flood,
And honour'd with his Name the River God.
Now haughty Remulus begun his Reign,
Who fell by Thunder he aspir'd to feign.
Meek Acrota succeeded to the Crown;
From Peace endeavouring, more than Arms, Renown,
To Aventinus well resign'd his Throne.
The Mount, on which he rul'd, preserves his Name,
And Procas wore the Regal Diadem.