Century I.
I
French.
Estant assis, de nuit secrette estude,
Seul, reposé sur la selle d’airain,
Flambe exigüe, sortant de solitude,
Fait proferer qui n’est a croire vain.
English.
Sitting by Night in my secret Study
Alone, resting upon the Brazen Stool,
A slight flame breaking forth out of that solitude,
Makes me utter what is not in vain to believe.