Declaim in praise of peace, when danger calls,

And the fierce foes in arms approach the walls."

He said, and, turning short with speedy pace,

Casts back a scornful glance, and quits the place.—

"Thou, Volusus, the Volscian troops command

To mount; and lead thyself our Ardean band.

Messapus, and Catillus, post your force

Along the fields, to charge the Trojan horse.

Some guard the passes, others man the wall;

Drawn up in arms, the rest attend my call."