The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-01-09


: his anger, like fame, r
, Redeemed, and he clenched bis gauntlet
"By Gods truth, It's bitter shame,
"Who, the traitor knight, that ventures
4 thus to do this deadly wrong?
Would to Heaven be stood before me
. ~ kaightly spurs were his too longl"
From the casket slowly rises plaintive
signs. and anguished vail
Woe woe! for the lost Florinda; ye have
read her piteous tale, go
Woe for the dishonored maiden! woe for
i the dishonored Knight! = RI
Spain! 0 Spain! thy days are numbered /!
!. sinks thy fame in endless night! .
"Traitor! ravisherl Rodrigo-read thy
kingdoms blasted fate!"
Then the web again unrolleth-lo, the.
Moors are at the gate,
And the Christian toesin soundeth, but the
| Payuim hordes pour in,
Holy Cross and knightly helmet sinking
| With the battles din. ag
1shrill the Tecbir's war-cry ringeth, kettle
drum and Atabal;
But above the din ofbattle rose woman's
frenzied call
t" Curses on thee, King Rodrigo to revenge
my deadly wrong, 3 l. 4,g,s3,
have called the Paynim army, and the
Crescent waxeth strong. a
liking Rodrigo! King Rodrigo! on thy
soul the curse be laid $40
Ola Christian maiden ruined, ola Christian
3 land betrayed. - NJ 4
God win judge between US, monarch, for
the closing day draws near,
And before His throne Of justice 10 / l bid
thee, King, appearp 9 H3t
Then with wild unearthly laughter, down
the magic web was sent, /
Sounds Of forms Of nightmare terror
through the dim court came and went;
standeth firm the King Rodrigo--on their
knees his knightly band Il
Yet his mortal terror speaketh in blenched
" brow and trembling hand :: ID
Ha, good knights ye seem too fearful II
yet it magic web speaks truth. Il
Here stand |, traitor monarch, faithless !.
knight and lost to ruth Il
81. Iagol but the murmurs played their h
part with right good will, p
Tor hear the Moorish cymbals, and the L
Woman's Shrek rings stillg'- 10
IND his trusty sword he lifted-a While 3
this brand my arm can WELD, \
can conquerau these omens in the first ii
good battle-fsld!,
oud then scoHed The King Rodrigo-l,
"Book of Fate shall near enclose te
nch page Of shame and sorow-not for d
me such train of woesp' tn
orth from the enchanted tower quickly gr
passed the knightly train, y y
'sshed the iron doors behind them, and G,
the locks sprung on again; os s'"F 7,
18th torch within its talons, sweeping de
round in circling fight, s -+.4A 4 AZ ~
Va golden eagle lighteth on the towers ant Un
topmost height. a. fra1 as,
;, ,haHi 50 AM
IT'D its wingsit famed the FIRE, till the pro
rushing flames burst FORTH oH
ID 9 jet Of burning crimson aprang up to as ns
the farthsst North -., fqsrss b4G thu
lex replies the lightning flashes-loud pre-
!, the answering. thunder rolls; = teri
wnward sinks the couehant Lions, Alike n VI:
scroll the Tower unfolds. am
=, ....,... =, to
Rp WITHIN It's burning centre, 10 afuneral grei
banner stood, .., ,sa.v the
upon its m;dn;oht surfaco ~ noh. 60. desi
oao o..,o. 49,. - .,ss 800 'a'e 0"Ve thes
ua' s.oas "aso u o'oou fNer
sDe way sa,seo up ana downward, till Exa
spt the tower from hasa IL s,,nn;. G.,na
Il sanL Nth 49, ~, sT"1H' q" Y
s'oA WIN HeaVy efash. R ,5Si lett
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rs Oh pi1de' OF shame, of anguish; DER in Il
Jus spanish land have passed, % /
in wonder field bY hattie Chx;s&;ar prot