Ranged on the rising cliffs on either hand,

Vigilant sentinels with eye intent

Observe his movements, when to take the word

And pass it forward. He in arms complete

Stands in the portal: a stern majesty

Reign’d in his countenance severe that hour,

And in his eye a deep and dreadful joy

Shone, as advancing up the vale he saw

The Moorish banners. God hath blinded them!

He said; the measure of their crimes is full!