He saw his Shushan in the dust—
Far in the ages growing dim.
Then came a glance of steely blue,
Flash of her body’s silver sword.
Her eyes of law and temple prayer
Broke him who spoiled the temple hoard.
The thief who fouled all little lands
Went mad before her, and adored.
The girl was Eve in Paradise,
Yet Judith, till her war was won.