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"One of the finest of the historic ballads is that which describes Bernardo's march to Roncesvalles. He sallies forth 'with three thousand Leonese and more,' to protect the glory and freedom of his native land. From all sides, the peasantry of the land flock to the hero's standard. "
The peasant leaves his plough afield, / The reaper leaves his hook, / And from his hand the shepherd-boy. / Lets fall the pastoral crook.