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 * 6. To draw her out, and from her strength; I drew all batteries in, And brought myself to lie at length As if no siege had been.

7. When I had done what man could do, And thought the place mine own; The Enemy lay quiet too, And smiled at all was done.

8. I sent to know from whence, and where These hopes, and this relief? A spy informed, HONOUR was there And did command in chief.

9. "March!" "March!" quoth I, "the word straight give.    Let's lose no time, but leave her:   That giant upon air will live,     And hold it out for ever."

10. "To such a place our camp remove,    As will no siege abide.   I hate a fool that starves her love,     Only to feed her pride."