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

And how the Basque barqueras, even though bold

And criminal his passion, seemed to fall

From Heaven to her relief. From Vascon tall,

Salustian’s servitor, doth Nial here

Take well-trained steed, then lift her wrapt in shawl;

And, homeward wending, Heaven received a tear

Of gratitude for her who now was doubly dear.

XXXIV.

And many a noble gift Salustian sent

With old Hidalgo lavishment to mark