But sometimes less, and sometimes nought at all.

Gildas. Well, we that have not spent our time in wars,

But bent our course at peace and country’s weal,

May rather now expect what strange event

And chance ensues of these so rare attempts,

Than enter to discourse upon their cause,

And err as wide in words, as they in deeds.

Conan. And lo, to satisfy your wish therein,

Where comes a soldier sweating from the camp.

THE SECOND SCENE.