And easy passage through all narrows groped:
He ne’er encountered foe in single fight
But came from tilt with spear in blood stained bright;
Nor stormed a fortress howso strong and stark—
With fencèd gates defended deep and dark—
When shown his flag without th’ auspicious cry
“Aidance from Allah and fair victory nigh!”[[560]]
Thuswise full many a night his part he played
In strength and youth-tide’s stately garb arrayed,
Dealing to fair young girl delicious joy