And this is reason why such flagrant ill
Doth twine around them with a bond less strong.
So from to-day, with prompt and ready will,
The very meanest of our warlike throng
Will place without reserve, as is most meet,
Their goods and life and honour at thy feet.
Receive with right good-will, O master mine,
This fitting gift their better minds supply,
And think them Romans of the ancient line,
In whom the manly spirit cannot die.