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All still, all voiceless!—and the billow’s roar

Alone replies! Alike their soul is gone

Who shared the funeral-feast on Œta’s shore,

And theirs that o’er the field of Ascalon

Swell’d the crusaders’ hymn! Then gird thou on

Thine armour, Eastern Queen! and meet the hour

Which waits thee ere the day’s fierce work is done

With a strong heart: so may thy helmet tower

Unshiver’d through the storm, for generous hope is power!