For if thou wishest it, I offer me
To scale the battlements, although in sooth
It is a somewhat perilous risk to run;
And solely to observe what our proud foes
Are doing now within Numantia's walls.
Scipio.
Plant then some ladder firm against the wall,
And, Marius, make thy present promise good!
Caius Marius.
Go, bring the ladder, and, Ermilius, you