And those who guide the fiery steed of war

From yon rich province of the western star.[74]

But thou, conspicuous midst the glittering scene,

Stern grandeur stamp’d upon thy princely mien;

Known by the foreign garb, the silvery vest,

The snow-white charger, and the azure crest,[75]

Young Aben-Zurrah! midst that host of foes,

Why shines thy helm, thy Moorish lance? Disclose!

Why rise the tents where dwell thy kindred train,

O son of Afric! midst the sons of Spain?