Iberia Won; A poem descriptive of the Peninsular War / With impressions from recent visits to the battle-grounds, and copious historical and illustrative notes

by T. M. Hughes

From towering Cristovál to Oricain at will.

XI.

But D’Erlon hath concentred all his force,

And seeks, by steep Buenza, Hill to crush.

O’erpowering numbers urge their onward course,

And Hill retires—but not till he doth hush

The fire of D’Armagnac with torrent rush.

By Lecumberri Soult essays a path

To San Sebastian through our line to push.

But eye more keenly sure great Arthur hath,