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Or raise their whirlwinds in the nether air. Every good spirit still must favour those Who war on virtue's side: therefore, I say, Let us march boldly to the glorious work: It is a sign foretelling Ethwald's fall. Now for our valiant friends, they must be near. Ho! holla, ho! Welcome! all welcome! you good Thane and you, And ev'ry valiant soul, together leagued In this bold enterprise. Well are we met. So far we prosper; and my glowing heart Tells me our daring shall be nobly crown'd. Now move we cheerly on our way: behold Those frowning towers, where, ere the morning watch, That shall be done, for which, e'en in our graves, Full many a gen'rous Mercian, yet unborn, Shall bless our honour'd names.

''Chiefs. (speaking altogether.)'' We follow you, brave Hereulf.

First Chief. Ay, with true heart, or good or ill betide, We'll follow you.

Her. Come on, brave men! ere this our trusty friend, With fifty chosen men, at the north gate Attends our signal. Come ye gen'rous few; Ye who have groan'd in the foul dungeon's gloom,