Apostle pure—the patriot movement guides;
Priest, peasant, noble gallantly he led,
But, ah, Besaya’s torrent yields its sides;
The Frenchman through the conquered city rides.
Palencia bows her head—Valladolíd
Gives hostages; her might the Gaul derides.
And Torquemada many a peasant-Cid
Sees ’neath French sabres fall her flaming towers amid.
XIX.
“Oh, ruthless grasp of the Invader’s hand!