The atmosphere is that of struggle and of the joy of victory.
The time will be rather fast, retarding towards the close.
Stanza XL
l. 170-173.—See note on preceding stanza.
l. 174.—Transition. Observe the hate of Horatius.
Stanza XLI
The time is prevailingly slow, and the atmosphere in marked contrast to that of the preceding stanza. There is, too, a note of contempt and irony.
Stanza XLII
l. 189.—Abrupt transition to atmosphere of what is almost fear. Time fast.