Calicut

And now, their ensigns blazing o’er the tide,   
On India’s shore the Lusian heroes ride.           
High to the fleecy clouds resplendent far   
Appear the regal towers of Malabar,   
Imperial Calicut, the lordly seat   
Of the first monarch of the Indian state.   
Right to the port the valiant Gama bends,           
With joyful shouts, a fleet of boats attends:   
Joyful, their nets they leave, and finny prey,   
And, crowding round the Lusians, point the way.