XIV.

“But Spain would first her might unaided try, And arms and subsidy alone we sought; With pain Britannia curbed her spirit high, But doughtiest weapons to the strife we brought. Our earlier efforts in the conflict nought Availed us--France her legions marshalled well. Undisciplined our valour marvels wrought; But ’gainst Gaul’s serried phalanx to rebel Was no light peasant’s task, and hundreds fighting fell.