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142 Then merrily rose Dives and leaped from out his fire,

And walked abroad with diligence to do the Lord's desire;

And anon the battles ceased,

And the captives were released,

And Earth had rest from Goshen to Gadire.

The Word came down to Satan that raged and roared alone,

'Mid the shouting of the peoples by the cannon overthrown

(But the Prophets, Saints, and Seers

Set each other by the ears,

For each would claim the marvel as his own):

"Rise up, rise up, thou Satan, upon the Earth to go,

"And prove the peace of Dives if it be good or no:

"For all that he hath planned

"We deliver to thy hand,

"As thy skill shall serve to break it or bring low."