For I have steeled the fools that are to die,—

Six fools, so prodigal of life and soul,

That, for their country, they devote their lives

A sacrifice to mother Earth, and Woden.

Osm. 'Tis well; but are we sure of victory?

Grim. Why askest thou me?

Inspect their entrails, draw from thence thy guess:

Blood we must have, without it we are dumb.

Osm. Say, where's thy fellow-servant, Philidel?