"Mighty victor, never vanquish'd, Bulwark of our native land, Shield of Spain, her boast and glory, Knight of the far-dreaded brand, Venging scourge of Moors and traitors, Mighty thunderbolt of war, Mirror bright of chivalry, Ruy, my Cid Campeador!" Ancient Spanish Ballads (Lockhart's tr.).

"Bah!" said Victor, contemptuously.

In the centre, on the other hand, the legions completely overthrew the Spanish and Gallic troops that first encountered them; eagerly the victors pressed on and followed up their advantage.

[Footnote: Literally "victor of the periodos."

"Do you mind telling me why he doesn't use that name, if it's his?" "See here, Princess Sofia"Karslake slewed round to face her squarely with his most earnest and persuasive manner"I am merely Prince Victor's secretary, I'm not supposed to know all his secrets, and those I do know I'm supposed not to talk about.