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214 For my false spy Came to warn me of their attack. He said, 'I can decide the point for their assault; Where would you have it? I will tell them 'tis The least defended—they'll attempt you there.' I answered, 'Good. Go out of camp, but watch My signal Choose the point from whence it comes.'

Make ready!

'Twill be in an hour.

Good!…

Time must be gained. The Marshal will return.

How gain it?

You will all be good enough

To let yourselves be killed.

Vengeance! oho!