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JOAN OF ARC.
And mangled bodies. Soon the Monarch joins
His victor army. Round the royal flag,
Uprear'd in conquest now, the Chieftains flock
Proffering their eager service. To his arms, 645
Or wisely fearful, or by speedy force
Compell'd, the embattled towns submit and own
Their rightful King. Baugenci strives in vain:
Jenville and Mehun yield; from Sully's wall
Hurl'd is the banner'd Lion: on they pass. 650
Auxerre, and Troyes, and Chalons, ope their gates,
And by the Mission'd Maiden's rumour'd deeds
Inspirited, the Citizens of Rheims
Feel their own strength; against the English troops
With patriot valor, irresistible, 655
They rise, they conquer, and to their liege Lord
Present the city keys.
The morn was fair
When Rheims re-echoed to the busy hum
Of multitudes, for high solemnity
Assembled. To the holy fabric moves 660
His victor army. Round the royal flag,
Uprear'd in conquest now, the Chieftains flock
Proffering their eager service. To his arms, 645
Or wisely fearful, or by speedy force
Compell'd, the embattled towns submit and own
Their rightful King. Baugenci strives in vain:
Jenville and Mehun yield; from Sully's wall
Hurl'd is the banner'd Lion: on they pass. 650
Auxerre, and Troyes, and Chalons, ope their gates,
And by the Mission'd Maiden's rumour'd deeds
Inspirited, the Citizens of Rheims
Feel their own strength; against the English troops
With patriot valor, irresistible, 655
They rise, they conquer, and to their liege Lord
Present the city keys.
The morn was fair
When Rheims re-echoed to the busy hum
Of multitudes, for high solemnity
Assembled. To the holy fabric moves 660
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