II.

Now the hostile fires decline,

Now through the smoke's deep volumes shine;

Now above the bastions gray 380

The clouds of battle roll away;

Where, with calm, yet glowing mien,

Britain's victorious youth is seen!

He lifts his eye,

His country's ensigns wave through smoke on high,

Whilst the long-mingled shout is heard--They fly, they fly!

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