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But all in vain,—the enemy advance; They gain the pass, and our base varlets yield.

Bear in the lady there; 'tis desperation!

Resistance now is vain; bear in the lady!

A miracle! a miracle!

What is't? Why call they out a miracle?

Hast thou not eyes to see? Upon our side The Hermit combats, coiling round one arm His twisted garments, whilst the other wields A monst'rous brand, might grace a giant's grasp. O brave! look how he fights! he doth not fight Like mortal man: Heaven sends him to our aid.

And see! there is another miracle! See Ludoviquo fighting by his side! Who could have thought our gentle seneschal Had pith and soul enough to fight so bravely?