VI.

And well were seconded thy glorious views By noblest Captains. Many a gallant name Amongst thy host, if destined thee to lose, Would surely have achieved eternal Fame! ’Twas patriot zeal of Valour fanned the flame, That glowed within their breasts like purest gem, And nought but godlike deeds could quench or tame. Of hero-pith thy legions, root and stem; Thy host was worthy thee--and thou wert worthy them!