A humble station, but, as due his rank,
Next in command was made, and led the flank.
And so with doubtful poise a fierce war raged,
Till on a day encountered face to face
The two chief hosts, and dreadful battle waged
To close the issue. In its opening space
Death smote the General, and in tumult sore
The line sank back; but swiftly, at the fore
Placing himself, the Prince right onward hurled
The strife once more, and with his battle-shout