Наполеон I. Император французов

Once fairly set out on his party of pleasure,
Taking towns at his liking, and crowns at his leisure,
From Elba to Lyons and Paris he goes,
Making balls for the ladies, and bows tohis foes. 


Прямо с Эльбы в Лион! Города забирая,
Подошел он, гуляя, к парижским стенам -
Перед дамами вежливо шляпу снимая
        И давая по шапке врагам!

                        Перевод - А. М. Арго