THE DUKE DE RIVAS.
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To speak, and thus the words that pass'd
Between the two declared:
"Your brother then, Fadrique,
Triumphant comes today?"
"And certainly in coming,
The wretch makes long delay."
"He serves you well, and hero-like,
As does Humillia show,
Of loyalty gives proofs, and brave
He is "—"Sufficient so."
"You may be sure, Sire, that his heart
Will ever true remain."
"Tomorrow still more sure of that."
Both silent were again.
IV.
With joy the Master to receive,
Through Seville's streets along,
Great rumour spreads, and arms resound,
And men and horses throng.
And shouts of welcoming, amidst
Repeated echoes rise,
Which from Hiralda's lofty tower
Are scattered to the skies.
Now comes the crowd approaching near,
