His limbs and life, too,—stands afar and wards

Away from flesh the foe that vainly stares

Hurt by the viewless arrow, while himself

Offers no full front to those opposite,

But keeps in thorough cover: there 's the point

That 's capital in combat—damage foe,

Yet keep a safe skin—foe not out of reach

As you are! Thus my words contrast with thine,

And such, in judging facts, our difference.

These children, now, why dost thou seek to slay?