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JOAN OF ARC.
And mangled bodies. Soon the Monarch joinsHis victor army. Round the royal flag,Uprear'd in conquest now, the Chieftains flockProffering their eager service. To his arms, 645Or wisely fearful, or by speedy forceCompell'd, the embattled towns submit and ownTheir rightful King. Baugenci strives in vain:Jenville and Mehun yield; from Sully's wallHurl'd is the banner'd Lion: on they pass. 650Auxerre, and Troyes, and Chalons, ope their gates,And by the Mission'd Maiden's rumour'd deedsInspirited, the Citizens of RheimsFeel their own strength; against the English troopsWith patriot valor, irresistible, 655They rise, they conquer, and to their liege LordPresent the city keys.The morn was fairWhen Rheims re-echoed to the busy humOf multitudes, for high solemnityAssembled. To the holy fabric moves 660

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