Is summon’d unto conflicts, heretofore

The lot of warrior-spirits. Strength is born

In the deep silence of long-suffering hearts;

Not amidst joy.

Elm. Hast thou some secret woe

That thus thou speak’st?

Xim. What sorrow should be mine,

Unknown to thee?

Elm. Alas! the baleful air,

Wherewith the pestilence in darkness walks