"On this side France, upon the other Spain,

  Extend their files, and battle rages high;

  Fast fall the men at arms in either train,

  And the green earth is tinged with crimson dye.

  Flooded with human gore seems every drain;

  Mars doubts to whom to give the victory;

  When through Alphonso's worth the Spaniards yield,

  And the victorious Franks maintain the field;