Synopsis
Excerpt from The Fall of Nineveh, Vol. 2 of 2: A Poem
Thus in his heart revolved the subtle king; But his design to no man would make known; Lest, haply, to the Bactrians might be told The fate which waited them; and they might 'scape.
Then, that same day, as at the feast he sat, Amid his nobles and his valiant men, He spake to them, and said Behold, each day The king, his nobles, and his captains feast But the brave soldiers, who his battles fought, Feast not at all. This shall no longer be Through camp, and city, thus be it proclaimed. The fourth day hence, upon the northern plain, Shall the whole army banquet: and the king, His lords, and captains, and chief ministers, Shall eat and drink among them. For two days, From noon till midnight, shall they hold the feast. Of all delicious things, abundantly Shall every man partake; and richest wines Their hearts shall gladden, and their arms make strong. But, on the seventh day, shall the legions pass Before the king, for combat all arrayed; And then his farther purpose will he speak.
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