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6 The messengers delighted heard;

Their bosoms fill'd with glee,

They said, "Farewell!" and went to tell

Their tale in Erdely.

They made a call on heroes all,

And straight a council held;

And summoned every man to meet

The Herczeg in the field.

And thrice on Isten's name they called,

The Deus of their prayer;

And then the Godhead's title gave

To Szamos' city there.

And yet we recollect the day,

And in all bargains we

Still loudly "Deus! Deus!" say,

In that time's memory.

And when the bands were ready all,

They order'd heralds three;

The Polish Lord, with this bold word,

To visit speedily: