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112 And set their flags in concert true,

And On and in! is Farragut's command.

But what delays? 'mid wounds above

Dim buoys give hint of death below—

Sea-ambuscades, where evil art had aped

Hecla that hides in snow.

The centre-van, entangled, trips;

The starboard leader holds straight on:

A cheer for the Tecumseh!—nay,

Before their eyes the turreted ship goes down!

The fire redoubles, While the fleet

Hangs dubious—ere the horror ran—

The Admiral rushes to his rightful place—

Well met! apt hour and man!—

Closes with peril, takes the lead,

His action is a stirring call;

He strikes his great heart through them all,

And is the genius of their daring deed.

The forts are daunted, slack their fire,

Confounded by the deadlier aim