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6. To draw her out, and from her strength;
I drew all batteries in,
And brought myself to lie at length
As if no siege had been.
7. When I had done what man could do,
And thought the place mine own;
The Enemy lay quiet too,
And smiled at all was done.
8. I sent to know from whence, and where
These hopes, and this relief?
A spy informed, HONOUR was there
And did command in chief.
9. "March!" "March!" quoth I, "the word straight give.
Let's lose no time, but leave her:
That giant upon air will live,
And hold it out for ever."
10. "To such a place our camp remove,
As will no siege abide.
I hate a fool that starves her love,
Only to feed her pride."
