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Yes! ye bands of noble fire, Dauntless on the plain! Ye, who firm, in danger try'd, Thought on England ere ye died, Mingling blood with Tajo's tide; Ye, whose memory shall inspire, Many a bard and many a lyre, Songs of Spain.

Heroes of Corunna's field! Ye, who perish'd there, Be your names for ever dear! Yes! tho' dew'd with many a tear, Yet triumphal was your bier! Who like you the sword could wield? Deathless trophies grace your shield, Bright and fair!

Ye, who purchas'd, ere ye fell, Talavera's crown!