XXXII.

From Guetaría see where vulture-eyed That scowling band of Franks perforce retires, And turns their chief in demon triumph joyed To mark the scene where, Gaul, thy pride expires. Sudden explode terrific blasting fires, And swift the fortress-ruins blot the skies With matrons, virgins, babes, and aged sires, Rent by the train the ruffian, as he flies, Hath left alight--to fierce Revenge a sacrifice.