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would sing of victory;

But know, the God of harmony,

Dispenser of renown,

For fortune's turn has little care,

And bids superior valour bear,

Alone, the immortal crown.

See in his temple, shining yet,

Those at Thermopylæ who set

Of manly fortitude

Examples rare, or 'neath thy wall

Who, sad Numantia, shared thy fall,

But falling unsubdued.