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Kempt holds Lesaca, and the chain’s complete From Santa Barbara now to Haya’s crest. Clausel beholds the movement of defeat, And dreads to tempt the battle further west. Hill threatens D’Erlon at his Chief’s behest. Dalhousie, Colville gall the Gallic line; Girón’s Castilians aim at Conroux’ breast; The Lusitan battalion’s bayonets shine; And swift the French are forced their stronghold to resign.