For, hang the knaves, I'm mad indeed!"


DAVID AND GOLIATH.

Goliath gives vent to his arrogance in a bombastic style. This should be borne in mind by the speaker. David, on the other hand, expresses himself with modesty, but in a tone of confident courage:

Goliath. Where is the mighty man of war, who dares

Accept the challenge of Philistia's chief?

What victor-king, what general drenched in blood,

Claims this high privilege? What are his rights?

What proud credentials does the boaster bring