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 Who, when the Nortons from the hand Of Death had drunk their punishment, Bethought him, angry and ashamed, How Francis had the Banner claimed, And with that charge had disappeared; By all the Standers-by revered. His whole bold carriage (which had quelled Thus far the Opposer, and repelled All censure,—enterprise so bright That even bad Men had vainly striven Against that overcoming light) Was then reviewed, and prompt word given, That to what place soever fled He should be seized, alive or dead.

The troop of horse have gained the height Where Francis stood in open sight. They hem him round—“Behold the proof, Behold the Ensign in his hand!