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