Detdiar sidj as efterluket wurden.
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But now too long the corsair waits
For audience at the palace-gates.
Behold him then before the Bey,
Greeting, as Moslem subject may,
His haughty lord, who bids him tell
How he hath spoiled the infidel.
Briefly showed Murad, as was meet,
That he had seized a merchant-fleet
Near Sicily's frequented coast —
'Complete the triumph that we boast.
And rich the booty that we bear.
Well worthy for a prince to share.
The slaves are countless — men and boys –
They stand without, and wait thy choice.'
"Allah is great, and thou art brave,"
Replied the Bey, and signal gave
That, score by score, the Christians should
Be brought before him ; as they stood,
His keen eye saw, at one quick glance,
