After these things the MAN OF WAR passed over and came unto a
place called the HUSTINGS, in the land of the LYGONITES, over
against WORCESTER, and great multitudes followed him.
And the children of the land rejoiced greatly because of him,
for he was a mighty man of valour.
And the Chief of the LYGONITES went forth to meet him, and
asked him, saying,--
Wherefore art thou come?
And the MAN OF WAR answered and said, for deliverance of the
needy am I come, that the poor may rejoice, and the heart of
the humble be glad.--
Then the LYGONITISH leader asked him again, knowest thou not
that this country is mine? that I am chosen of the Elders of
the Land?
But he answered Verily I say unto you, though the Elders have
chosen thee, thou hast purchased them with Bribes;--yea, they
have received the wages of iniquity.
And when the Chief of the LYGONITES saw, that by words he could
prevail nothing, he set his army in array against the MAN OF
WAR,--and the battle joined.
And lo, the Chief of the LYGONITES, caused men of foolish minds
to enlist under his banners, and they fought till the going
down of the sun.
And on the morrow they hasted to the Battle, and the army of
the MAN OF WAR gained the VICTORY!
After these things there were great commotions and troubles;
and the noise of their tumult was heard afar off.
For the Chief of the LYGONITES gathered other servants
together, and fought against the MAN OF WAR:--But he could not
prevail.
Then was heard great rejoicing, for the people were glad.
And they sung--"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad!--break forth
into singing, for the victory is won!"
"For the enemy came forth like a flood; and terrible was his
army of banners!"
"But he has fallen from his high estate, and his name shall
sink into the dust."
"Yea; now are the mighty fallen; and the doom of the oppressors
is sealed!"