GLEGG. Yes, look! the gunners have been all withdrawn
Who manned the cannon at yon western gate.
PROCTOR. So many men to yield without a blow!
Why, this is wonderful! It cannot be!
BROCK. Say, rather, should not be, and yet it is!
'Tis plainly written in this captain's face.
Officer with flag of truce approaches.
OFFICER. This letter from our General contains
Proposals to capitulate—pray send
An officer to ratify the terms.
[GENERAL BROCK reads letter.]
BROCK. You have a wise and politic commander!
OFFICER. Our General knowing your superior force—
NICHOL. (Aside.) O this is good! 'tis barely half his own!
OFFICER. And, noting your demand of yesterday
With clearer judgment, doth accede to it,
To bar effusion of much precious blood
By reasonable treaty of surrender.