ARCADES AMBO

A. You blame me that I ran away?

Why, Sir, the enemy advanced:

Balls flew about, and—who can say

But one, if I stood firm, had glanced

In my direction? Cowardice?

I only know we don't live twice,

Therefore—shun death, is my advice.

B. Shun death at all risks? Well, at some!

True, I myself, Sir, though I scold