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vv. 1346–1359.

I think the deed is done. It was the King

Who groaned. Stand close, and think if anything

I give you straight my judgement. Summon all

The citizens to rescue. Sound a call!

No, no! Burst in at once without a word!

In, and convict them by their dripping sword!

Yes; that or something like it. Quick, I say,

Be doing ! 'Tis a time for no delay.

We have time to think. This opening They have planned

Some scheme to make enslavement of the land.

Yes, while we linger here! They take no thought

Of lingering, and their sword-arm sleepeth not!

I have no counsel. I can speak not. Oh,

Let him give counsel who can strike a blow!