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 May hear and disbelieve, or yield at best A cold assent. These fully to confirm And more to manifest thy holy power, Forthwith with all due speed I shall convene The Doctors of Theology, wise men And skilful in the mysteries of Heaven. By these thy mission studied and approved, As needs it must be; of these holy men The sanction to the dubious minds of all Shall bring conviction, and the firm belief Lead on thy favour'd troops to mightiest deeds, Surpassing human credibility." Well pleas'd the maiden heard. Her the King leads From the disbanding throng, meantime to dwell With Mary. Watchfull for her Lord's return She sat with Agnes. Agnes proud of heart, Majestically fair, whose large full eye Or flashing anger, or with scornful scowl Deform'd her beauteous features. Yet with her   The