And midway, on thy journey down To fair Sidonia's castled town, Mayst thou alone, with no retreat, The valiant Garci-Perez meet; And mayst thou, startled at the sight, Lose all the vigor of thy might; Thy reins with palsied fingers yield; And find no shelter in thy shield.

So, fare thee well, holy father, and mayst thou not ha' cause to count thy beads in earnest ere we meet again.

"So mayst thou die, as I do; fear and pain Being subdued.

That in men's harts thou mayst thy throne enstall, 265 And spred thy lovely kingdome over all.

thy kindred legions mayst thou bring, To aid the guardian angel of thy king.

and there mayst thou place Thy seat of mercy, and thy throne of grace!

Then mayst thou fetter me straightway, Then to the abyss will I depart!

and there mayst thou place Thy seat of mercy, and thy throne of grace!