In the east the day was reddening,
When the warriors pass'd;
In the west the night was deadening,
As they looked their last;
As they looked their last on him -
He, their comrade - their commander -
He, the earth's adored -
He, the godlike Alexander!
Who can wield his sword?
As they went their eyes were dim,
The silver-shielded warriors,
The warriors of the world! (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

In the east the day was reddening, When the warriors pass'd; In the west the night was deadening, As they looked their last; As they looked their last on him - He, their comrade - their commander - He, the earth's adored - He, the godlike Alexander! Who can wield his sword? As they went their eyes were dim, The silver-shielded warriors, The warriors of the world!

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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