All things to speak in place and season due;

His mind was amply graced with ancient lore,

Nor less enriched with modern wisdom’s store:

Him, while the tide of battle onward pressed,

Servilius called, and in these words addressed.”

“Sacked, but not captive,—burned, yet not consumed;

Nor on the Dardan plains to moulder doomed.”

“From every side the javelins as a shower

Rush, and unerring on the Tribune pour;

Struck by the spears his helm and shield resound,