l. 7.—Rather fast.
l. 8.—According to the importance we attach to this line will be the rate of movement. If it means simply in all directions, the time will be moderate. If, however, we desire to emphasize that the messengers rode far to the east, and far to the west, and so forth, the time will be slow. Probably the former is the better interpretation.
Stanza XI
Colloquial style and moderate time prevail throughout the stanza except in
l. 16, where the transition is marked.
Stanza XII
The atmosphere is that of the pride of Porsena in his army.
Stanza XIII
l. 26.—Observe the transition to the atmosphere of fright and terror that pervades the entire stanza.