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The branches of a tree are filled with armour and weapons, while beneath the tree lie soldiers’ bodies. Other soldiers are fighting to the side of the tree.
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tetrastichon.

Non hìc (perpetuò quae sunt mansura) trophaeis
Debent insculpi nomina vana Ducum:
Sed potiùs quorum victoria sanguine fuso
Parta fuit, fuerunt nomina digna legi.

Here, on trophies designed to stand forever, should not be inscribed the empty names of generals; the names of those whose blood was spilled to win the victory are more worthy to be read.

quatrain.

Par maint trophée ont acquis grand renom
Princes et Roys (le fait mal entendu)
Car de ceux là y d’eust estre le nom,
Qui au conflit ont leur sang espandu.

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