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72 At once with swarms of warriors numberless, Princes with mighty following of vassals; The Red Cross decks their armour. Each his life Devotes to christen pagans,—or to die.

They went towards Litwa. What their actions there? If thou wouldst know, gaze from the ramparts' heights, Look towards Litwa, as the day declines. Thou see'st a fiery blaze; the vault of heaven O'er-deluged with a stream of bloody flame; Behold the annals of invading war. Few words relate their carnage, plunder, fire, And blaze, which may rejoice the foolish crowd. But in it wise men do with fear confess, A voice that crieth for revenge to Heaven.

The winds blew on that dreadful fire apace, The knights marched further to the heart of Litwa. Report says Kowno, Wilna, are besieged. Then ceased report, and couriers came no more. No longer in the region flames were seen, But further off the heaven's ruddy blaze. In vain the Prussians look with eager hope,