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And once again:

And so, to sum it up:

"Therefore, since you are engaged with a powerful foe, there is occasion for a change of base. It is no time for peace or war."

When he had listened to this view, the king said to Live-On: "My worthy sir, pray express your opinion also." And Live-On said: "O King, I disapprove of peace, war, and change of base, all three of them; and particularly change of base. For

And again:

When stronger foes attack,
 * Close in your fortress stay;

But sally to relieve
 * Your friends, and save the day