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 IV.

S, for tears athirst was Chicħen's square;

The funeral bed 'mid wailing crowds rose there.

Here many noble structures had a place,

With carvings red and gold upon their face.

The lofty stronghold in their midst, appeared

Like pyramid of human beings reared;

From base to summit on each side were seen

Brave men who for tljeir chief felt sorrow keen.

On temple's mound crowds flocked to view the square,

And hum of million voices filled the air.

Each road that led within the city wall

Was packed with mourning populace; and all

Betrayed the grief they felt. The flowers fair

In well-kept beds, the burden seemed to share

Of nation's woe; all drooped their dainty heads,

Entreating those sweet tears that heaven sheds. (49)