A voice whose thunders, though unuttered, fly

From the red lightnings of the deep-set eye;

There passion speaks of hate that cannot spare,

Still tearing those who taught him how to tear;

One dream alone delighting his desire —

The dream that finds the fuel for his fire;

Let fancy shape the language for his mood,

And speak the purpose burning in his blood.

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Marius.  “If thou hadst ears, O Carthage! for the voice