XI.

But D’Erlon hath concentred all his force, And seeks, by steep Buenza, Hill to crush. O’erpowering numbers urge their onward course, And Hill retires--but not till he doth hush The fire of D’Armagnac with torrent rush. By Lecumberri Soult essays a path To San Sebastian through our line to push. But eye more keenly sure great Arthur hath, And breaks the foe’s design with counter-stroke of wrath.