The great city by prompt & sudden assault,
Surprised at night, guards interrupted:
The guards & watches of Saint Quentin,
Slaughtered, guards & the portals broken.
La grand cité d'assaut pront & repentin,
Surprins de nuict, gardes interrompus:
Les excubies & veilles saint Quintin,
Trucidez gardes & les portails rompus.
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