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That was a memorable day for Spain, When on Pamplona's towers, so basely won, The Frenchmen stood, and saw upon the plain Their long-expected succours hastening on: Exultingly they mark'd the brave array, And deem'd their leader should his purpose gain, Tho' Wellington and England barr'd the way. Anon the bayonets glitter'd in the sun, And frequent cannon flash'd, whose lurid light Redden'd thro' sulphurous smoke: fast vollying round Roll'd the war-thunders, and with long rebound Backward from many a rock and cloud-capt height In answering peals Pyrene sent the sound.