Of Altorf, that looks life, yet neither breathes

Nor stirs. (Albert shoots) That's better!

See well the mark. Rivet your eye to it

There let it stick, fast as the arrow would,

Could you but send it there. (Albert shoots)

You've missed again! How would you fare,

Suppose a wolf should cross your path, and you

Alone, with but your bow, and only time

To fix a single arrow? 'Twould not do

To miss the wolf! You said the other day,