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 746. That is the real fortress which is filled with stores of every kind and which is garrisoned by men that will make a brave defence.

747. That is the veritable fortress which cannot be reduced whether by a regular siege or by storm or even by mining.

748. That is the veritable fortress which enableth the garrison to defeat the besiegers even when they exert their utmost against it.

749. That is the veritable fortress which hath been rendered impregnable by works of various kinds, and which enableth the defenders to fell down their adversaries even at the outermost enceintes.

750. But however strong a fortress may be, it will avail nothing if the defenders show not vigour in action.

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