Pro. What wouldst thou do?

Raim. I would go forth, and rouse th’ indignant land

To generous combat. Why should freedom strike

Mantled with darkness? Is there not more strength

Ev’n in the waving of her single arm

Than hosts can wield against her? I would rouse

That spirit whose fire doth press resistless on

To its proud sphere—the stormy field of fight!

Pro. Ay! and give time and warning to the foe

To gather all his might! It is too late.