VI.
But France not yet retires, for on this day
Pyrené’s fate and her’s will be decided.
Though, man ’gainst man, their courage melts away,
The charge by Gaulish chiefs again is guided—
Again the powers of Fate and Death derided!
Thrice the assault’s renewed, and thrice each chief
His wearied men doth onward drag to bide it.
In vain! The British shock makes contest brief.
Faint, spiritless, abashed, the foemen seek relief.