They plagued the world: a touch of Hildebrand

(So far from obsolete!) made Lombards band

Together, cross their coats as for Christ's cause,

And saving Milan win the world's applause.

Ecelin perished: and I think grass grew

Never so pleasant as in Valley Rù

And went home duly to their reward.

By San Zenon where Alberic in turn

Saw his exasperated captors burn

Seven children and their mother; then, regaled