And when well practised in these mimic scenes,
He judged them proper to assail the works,—
(At which your wise men sneered in phrases witty),[HS]
He made no answer—but he took the city.
LIV.
Most things were in this posture on the eve
Of the assault, and all the camp was in
A stern repose; which you would scarce conceive;
Yet men resolved to dash through thick and thin
Are very silent when they once believe