S. Anne, my dearest mother, thou
Dost wonders work for me,

Wherefore, ‘twixt Ind and Léguer, I
A church will build to thee.”

Part V.

THE KING.

Behold! Sir Lez-Breiz goes to meet
The king himself to-day.

Who brings five thousand horsemen brave
To aid him in the fray.

But, hark! before he rideth forth,
A peal of thunder dread

Rolls through the echoing skies, and breaks
Above Sir Lez-Breiz’ head.

His gentle squire lent anxious heed
That omen ill unto:

“In heaven’s name, my lord, I pray