The Romaines then, because that our successe
Reported was to them in warres before,
Euen for their owne safegard could doe no lesse,
But aide their neighbours now at neede the more:
To parle they sent for peace ambassadours therefore,
Wee aunswerde wee desirde but space wherein to [bide and] dwell,
Because our peopled Countrye could not now contayne vs well.[604]
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But they forgetting quite of armes the lawe
Did arme them selues, ambassadours full stoute,