Fer. Since that day hath the fame ceased? Hath not Ceuta
Been as Christ’s tourney, where the nations
Have clapped their hands to see a few brave knights
Hold Africa at bay, and in the field
Conquer whole armies of the unbelievers?
Ch. Praised be God!
Fer.I made an oath to match
My brother’s praise.
Ch.Alas! what fate withheld
God’s favour from our arms?—We who set out