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Roderigo Gonvazales,

Knight of the Johannite order,

Wandered on his morning vigil

As had been his daily custom;

For the Isle of Rhodos was then

Bulwark of the Christian nations

'gainst the Godless Turkish heathen.

As he left the castle portals

He beheld a barefoot child there

Leaning 'gainst the massive entrance.

Tender body as if breathed

In a gaily colored bodice,

And her black hair hast'ly gathered

Underneath a snow-white kerchief.

Soon as Roderigo reached her,

Smilingly she lifted towards him

Eyes that burned as sparks of fire,