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 Fought bravelier." "Fatal was that day to France," Exclaim'd the Bastard, "there Alencon died Valiant in vain; and he the haughty chief D'Albert, who rashly arrogant of strength Impetuous rush'd to ruin. Brabant fell, Vaudemont and Marie, and Bar, and Faquenberg, Her noblest warriors, daring in despair Fought the fierce foe—ranks fell on ranks before them; The prisoners of that shameful day out-summ'd Their victors!" "There are those," old Bertram cried, "Who for his deeds will honor Henry's name. That honor that a conqueror may deserve He merits, for right valiantly he fought On that disastrous day; but when the field "Was