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“Yet see the careless holy confidence, wherewith ‘ ’Tis not yet time,’ he answerèd; as one in God reposing trust immense of human vict’ory won by heav’enly aid: E’en so Pompilius, hearing the offence of en’emies urging o’er his land the raid, to him who brought the heavy news replies, ‘But I, you see, am off’ering sacrifice!’