He goes through fire as 'twere a pastime loved,

Shaking the burning timbers from his back

As they were flies.

Men. Thrice has he formed

The citizens for charge, though night and flame

War on confusion's side.

Gy. Ocrastes comes

With ships that treble all sent out from Carthage.

Men. Then Dion to the rescue speedily,

Or Syracuse is ashes! [Shouts without]