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And hail, with wonted pride, those works rever'd, Hallow'd by time, by absence more endear'd.

And breathe to Those the strain, whose warrior-might Each danger stemm'd, prevail'd in every fight; Souls of unyielding power, to storms inured, Sublim'd by peril, and by toil matured. Sing of that Leader, whose ascendant mind, Could rouse the slumb'ring spirit of mankind; Whose banners track'd the vanquish'd Eagle's flight O'er many a plain, and dark Sierra's height; Who bade once more the wild, heroic lay, Record the deeds of Roncesvalles' day; Who, thro' each mountain-pass of rock and snow, An Alpine Huntsman, chas'd the fear-struck foe; Waved his proud standard to the balmy gales, Rich Languedoc! that fan thy glowing vales,