The Pagans say:—"The Emperor returns;

These are the clarions of the French we hear.

If Carle should come, 'twill be our doom; if lives

Rollánd, the war begins anew, and Spain

Our land is lost to us for evermore."

Four hundred warriors well armed cap-a-pie,

The bravest of the host, then closed their ranks

And dashed in fierce attack against Rollánd.

Mighty the deeds the Count must now achieve!

Aoi.