Clapping of hands, and cries, at every turn, Were heard from all that rubble widely spread.
As a wolf sorely hunted makes return To earth, to his retreat Martano fled.
Gryphon remained, and sullied with the scorn Esteemed himself, which on his mate was shed;
And rather than be there, he, in his ire, Would gladly find himself i' the midst of fire.
