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With the momentous tidings
Into the chamber bounced
He, noisily awakening
The Pontiff, unannounced.
Up rose the Holy Father,
Dressed with exceeding speed;
Commanded all his Jesuits
The Russians to stampede.
Then ordered with full rations
They should themselves equip
With chants of martial music,
To cheer them on their trip.
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