The castle of _Blenheim_ was founded by Queen ANNE In the fourth year of her reign, In the year of the christian æra 1705, A monument designed to perpetuate the memory of the Signal victory Obtained over the _French_ and _Batavians_, Near the village of _Blenheim_, On the banks of the Danube, By JOHN, Duke of MARLBOROUGH, The hero, not only of this nation, but of this age, Whose glory was equal in the council and in the field; Who by wisdom, justice, candour, and address, Reconciled various and very opposite interests; Acquired an influence Which no rank, no authority can give, Nor any force but that of superior virtue; Became the fixed important centre, Which united in one common cause, The principal states of Europe; Who, by military knowledge, and irresistible valour, In a long series of uninterrupted triumphs, Broke the power of _France_, When raised the highest, when exerted the most, Rescued the empire of desolation; Asserted and confirmed the liberties of _Europe_. This memorial, so clear, so strong, and so appropriate, our hero regarded as peculiarly adapted to its glorious subject.