CLV.

With grief and rage Rollánd's great heart is full; Amidst the thick ranks of a swarming foe He rides. He fights--and twenty Pagans fall Slain by his hand; by Gualtier's six, and five By the Archbishop's. Loud the Pagans cry: "Vile wretches these! Let none escape alive! Eternal shame to them who dare not make Attack; foul recreants those who let their flight Avail."--Renewing then their hues and cries, The Pagans rush from all parts 'gainst the knights. Aoi.

CHARLEMAGNE APPROACHES.