And with the Jacob's staff measure the height
And distance of the castle from the trench,
That we may know if our artillery
Will carry full point-blank unto their walls.

THERIDAMAS. Then see the bringing of our ordnance
Along the trench into<146> the battery,
Where we will have gallions of six foot broad,
To save our cannoneers from musket-shot;
Betwixt which shall our ordnance thunder forth,
And with the breach's fall, smoke, fire, and dust,
The crack, the echo, and the soldiers' cry,
Make deaf the air and dim the crystal sky.

TECHELLES. Trumpets and drums, alarum presently!
And, soldiers, play the men; the hold<147> is yours!
[Exeunt.]


SCENE IV.

Alarms within. Enter the CAPTAIN, with OLYMPIA, and his
SON.

OLYMPIA. Come, good my lord, and let us haste from hence,
Along the cave that leads beyond the foe:
No hope is left to save this conquer'd hold.

CAPTAIN. A deadly bullet, gliding through my side,
Lies heavy on my heart; I cannot live: