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 Now on the spot a monument was reared,

On four sides marble steps; and there appeared

The emblems royal carved in fine white stone;

A leopard crowning all, Coh's name made known.

The tomb complete, Móo likewise built a shrine

In honor of the Prince now hailed divine.

Of grand proportions stood that edifice;

No charm that art could lend would one there miss.

Here faithful hearts might manes sometimes greet,

And on the altar lay an offering meet.

On walls within the artist toiled amain,

Portraying there the life of chieftain slain.

On outer wall was graved a loving thought—

Her Consort's mem'ry thus the Queen besought:

"Cay witness beareth—earnestly doth Móo

Hereby invoke her warrior-prince, great Coh!"