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2. ''Woody country. View of James River. Reports of musketry. Indians fly in terror across the stage.''

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. There, now, stand firm: and if their armour should resist your arrows it will not repel a spear when thrust by the vigour of a brave man's arm. See, your prince advances first to meet the foe. Indians, place your trust in the spear, in courage, and Matacoran. (Discharge of musketry heard, two Indians fall dead, the rest fly in disorder, uttering loud cries.) All is lost. Oh! cowards, your general's curse, the curse of your king and country attend your flight.