Nor what the prize the foemen sought;

Who marked the ground with hoof and wheel,

Or whose the hand that plied the steel

Which left this spot, the battle o'er,

Thus sadly dyed with drops of gore.

Searching with utmost care I view

The signs of one and not of two.

Where'er I turn mine eyes I trace

No mighty host about the place.

Then mete not out for one offence