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“And many a rampart raised the citizens, Their puny wall with bristling men defending; And Tio Jorge and Marin from their dens Emerge their energies plebeian lending. On many a dire assault her efforts spending By Carmen and Portillo, still repelled, France hurls her shells the town terrific rending. The Moorish Cosso’s blown in air, and yelled Is many a dying shriek, but still the rampart’s held.