And gain that triumph with my art and skill
Which was impossible by dint of arms.
But Marius now returns, it seems to me.
[Marius enters by descending from the wall, and says:
Caius Marius.
In vain, illustrious, prudent General,
Have we expended all our strength and might;
In vain hast thou been diligent withal;
Thy hopes of victory, that seemed so bright,
Assured thee by thy martial skill and lore,