Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-12
SIEGE OF HExsBuReH.


As though it scorned the coming Of Conrad's'
mighty power;
And Guelphusf. proud and naughty, swore nee
to own a liege
While with him stood warrior to hold against
the siege.
Then Conrad sent summon to yield him ever
man,
The Duke replied him boldly, ''cOmetake us Il
you cani"
Then Conrad Wild with anger. swore loudly the'
should die.
No more the rebel banner should dare insult
the sky; -,
"Now by the heaven above usi no more they'll
Thisis the moment, wsrriors--upon them 70 tns
Remember In the carnage, they're oniy reoe'
SCUM,
They yet shall feel our anssr-they must Dc
overcomei"
Loud sounds the clash Of wsapons-the horrid
shouts Of men
The rebels are triumphant. and hurl them back
again;
Once more unto the fortress. once more they're
beaten back.
Each time they leave behind them long and
bloody track.
Then psaled the rebels laushter--they thunder
forth In pride
And the retreating foemen they scornfuiiy
deride.
Al. x.,Itv oria al 10
rue their fault
And on their ruined city my warriors shall SOW
salt
What hol block every outlet we'll let those
rebels see.
If they can faunt in Hensburgh 1t shall their
prison be.
Watch well their every action. and to their
latest breath
Well cage them in their city. and stsrse them
all to death"
Time rolled away till hunger-no longer now
Reduced the naughty spirits unto their last ex-
IRENE.
The starved, beleasusred city, now feels the
weight of woe,
Yet they must not surrender to such heartiess
foe.
But then. the. wives and mothers must leave
the fated fort,
There is but one way left them-'tis the dsrnier
resort.
What means that blast?" II rounds flag
Of truce"
Then bid them go back quickly We want no
such excuse"
My lege It's some score ladies. who beg that
should say N
Each woman from the city desires to go away.
And beg you'll grant permission that each and
all Of them
Away. AT least. may carry their own most pre-
cious gem"
VII.
Il do not war with women. 90 bid them al!
prepare.
And With their gem met precious to leave this
poisoned air.
Go bid each lady hasten, and with her choice
be of.
But that each man must perish who dared my
warriors scof;
60 tell them that their Emperor has pledged
his royal word.
The women shall have ssfety-the men. look to
the Lord T.
The msssass reached the city. and Conrad
watched the scene;
He thought TO see each woman adorned with
trnkets sheen
But each one bore jewel Of far more precious
worth
Inl, has I'll n
earth.
He saw each woman stagssr. for on her back
each one
Had either got q husband lover OF a SON.
Then vonrad's big heart melted. and tears be-
dewed his cheek;
His voice was low and husky. aud he could
hardly speak.
"ohI sisters, wives and mothers. You have
conquered more this day
Than could ten thousand heroes in battles stern
array.
Yes, ye have won this battle; your tears are not
in vain;
Each foeman has his freedom-your eonstancy
must reign"
They met--the Duke and Emp'rSr-end face to
face they stood,
Twas like a dreadful onen before an angry
food.
Then out spoke dauntlsss Gaslphus: Z" No fear
Is in my eye;
/ do not want your mercy / am prepared to
del
Though pallid now with hunssr-my soul Is still
the same;