The Gaulish tiger—all that France could seek
Too little for his willing hand to do—
All contumelies for him, the Seventh Fernán, too few!
IV.
“Oh galling, dismal servitude! The sword
Which mighty Carlos at Pavía won
The puny Ferdinand to France restored,
While all through Spain the withering tidings run;
And few believe what patriot ears doth stun.
Wrenched from our armouries the trophy proud,