(f) courage. Napoleon was watching the war standing on a (g) the battlefield. stormed - sudden violent attack Ratisbon - (German Regensburg) a city in Austria mound - hillock/ hill out-thrust - extended forward fancy - imagine prone - inclined downward oppressive - harsh, domineering mused - thought deeply Lannes - Duke of Montebello, a general in Napoleon’s army. bridle - the head gear used to control a horse compressed - pressed together anon - soon flag-bird - the imperial eagle on the French flag perched - sat on, rested sheathes - covers Glossary All of a sudden a rider appeared from the closed smoke and dust.
Riding at great speed, jumping and leaping, he approached the mound where Napoleon stood. As he came closer, the narrator noticed that the rider, a young boy, was severely wounded. But the rider showed no sign of pain and smiling in joy, jumped off the horse and gave the happy news of (h) to the emperor. He exclaimed with pride that the French had (i) Ratisbon and he himself had hoisted the flag of France.
When Napoleon heard the news, his plans (j) up like fire. His eyes (k) when he saw that the soldier was severely wounded. Like a caring mother eagle, the emperor asked if he was wounded. The (l) soldier replied proudly that he was killed and died heroically.
determination result dramatic pride admiration softened wounded mound victory conquered soared valiant . Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a. Who do you think is the narrator of the poem?
b. Where was the narrator when the incident happened? c. Who took the city of Ratisbon by storm?
d. Where was Napoleon standing on the day of attack on the city of Ratisbon? e. Describe the posture of Napoleon.
f. Who came galloping on a horse to Napoleon? 12th - - Page g. What does the phrase ‘full galloping’ suggest?
h. Why was the rider in a hurry? i. What