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THE TALE OF BATTLE by IBN SA'ID OF ALCALA LA REAL

First Line: THE KNIGHTS RIDE OFF TO WAR
Last Line: AND BLOOD PERFUME THE WORDS.

The knights ride off to war,
Flags fluttering in the breeze
Like vultures, circling o'er
The royal enemies.

Their spears will point and prink
The scripture of their swords,
The dust will dry the ink,
And blood perfume the words.



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