"I see Gaul lost by a woman. I see Gaul saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of oaks. I see at the borders of Lorraine a thick forest of oaks Where, near a clear fountain, grows the divine druid herb, Which the druid cuts with a sickle of gold. I see an angel with wings of azure and dazzling with light. He holds in his hands a royal crown. I see a steed of battle as white as snow-- I see an armor of battle as brilliant as silver.-- For whom is that crown, that steed, that armor? Gaul, lost by a woman, will be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of oaks.-- For whom that crown, that steed, that armor? Oh, how much blood! It spouts up, it flows in torrents! It steams; its vapor rises--rises like an autumn mist to heaven, Where the thunder peals and where the lightning flashes. Athwart those peals of thunder, those flashes of lightning, That crimson mist, I see a martial virgin. She battles, she battles--she battles still in a forest of lances! She seems to be riding on the backs of the archers.[8] The white steed, as white as snow, was for the martial virgin! For her was the armor of battle as brilliant as silver. She is surrounded by an escort. But for whom the royal crown? Gaul, lost by a woman, will be saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of oaks. For the martial maid the steed and the armor! But for whom the royal crown? The angel with wings of azure holds it in his hands. The blood has ceased to run in torrents, The thunder to peal, and the lightning to flash. The warriors are at rest. I see a serene sky. The banners float; The clarions sound; the bells ring. Cries of joy! Chants of victory! The martial virgin receives the crown From the hands of the angel of light. A man on his knees, wearing a long mantle of ermine, Is crowned by the warrior virgin. Who is the virgin's elect? "It matters little what may happen. What must be shall be! Gaul, lost by a woman, Is saved by a virgin From the borders of Lorraine and a forest of oaks. The prophecy is in the Book of Destiny."