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

Yet haply share not all nor most the blame.

A band of ruffians, vilest scum of War,

By deeds inglorious, crimes without a name,

Sully the brightest rays of Victory’s star,

And send their crimes to blaze with Valour’s fame afar.

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Frantic with fear for her—his only fear,

Rushed Carlos quick to Isidora’s side;

And when the plunderers villain-eyed drew near,

Barred all Salustian’s house, the horde defied,