To show how swift can ruffians armed destroy.

Thy treasures, San Sebastian, a decoy,

Thy household gods are shivered into dust!

Nor yet upon thy fell invaders cloy

Barbarian violence and Rapine’s lust.

The thunder-storm hath ceased—but, Heaven, thy arm is just!

XLIII.

“Thou wilt not go—thou wilt not, Carlos, leave

“Thy Isidora’s side—thy life expose.

“What boots their plunder? ’Tis for thee I grieve,