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Rh upon him. A struggle ensues, and the war faction call aloud for Lamachus—the "Great Captain" of the day. And that general, being ready within call (as every one is who is required for stage purposes), makes his appearance in grand military costume, with an enormous crest towering over his helmet, and a gorgon's head of gigantic dimensions upon his shield. He speaks in heroics, as befits him:—

Dicæopolis is paralysed at the terrible vision, and humbly begs pardon of the hero for what he has said. Lamachus bids him repeat his words:—

And, to the general's great disgust, he pretends to use it to tickle his throat. He is so terribly frightened he