l. 286-287.—No hope.
l. 289.—What is the emotion of Sextus? Note the smile.
l. 290.—Observe the difference between Lars Porsena and Sextus in their feelings toward Horatius.
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l. 292.—Slower time. Is there not a note of pride in the speaker’s voice as he recalls the bravery of Horatius?
l. 297-299.—Tender and slow.
Stanza LIX
l. 300-303.—Slow and reverential.
l. 304-307.—Rather fast, with pause before and after headlong.
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