 | The Dawn in Britain |  |
As for the Romans, in their four-square vallum,
Glimmer a thousand watchfires, in the rain;
And full their castrum is of wounded men.
In the dim night-watch, Aulus sends out scouts:
Which heard much voice, and noise of creaking wains;
Return with word, the Britons' host remove.
Glimmer a thousand watchfires, in the rain;
And full their castrum is of wounded men.
In the dim night-watch, Aulus sends out scouts:
Which heard much voice, and noise of creaking wains;
Return with word, the Britons' host remove.
Breaks day, when Britons enter the main forest;
Where, kindling fires, they dry their rain-steeped weed:
So weary lodge, and cure their battle-wounds;
And men, long fasting, somewhat broil and eat.
Where, kindling fires, they dry their rain-steeped weed:
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And men, long fasting, somewhat broil and eat.
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