Zenobia, Or, the Fall of Palmyra: a Historical Romance in Letters From L. Manlius Piso From ...
Zenobia, Or, the Fall of Palmyra: a Historical Romance in Letters From L. Manlius Piso From ...
Ware William
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LETTER XIV. The last days of this so lately favored empire draw near — at least such is my judgment. After a brief day of glory, its light will set in a long night of utter darkness and ruin. Close upon the rear guard of the Queen's forces followed the light troops of Aurelian, and early this morning it was proclaimed that the armies of Rome were in sight, and fast approaching the city. These armies were considered too numerous to hazard another battle, therefore the gates were shut, and we are... now beleaguered by a power too mighty to contend with, and which the Arabs, the climate, and want, must be trusted to subdue. The circumjacent plains are filled with the legions of Rome. Exhausted by the march across the desert, they have but pitched their tents, and now repose. The Queen displays more than ever her accustomed activity and energy. She examines in person every part of the vast extent of wall, and every engine planted upon them for their defence. By her frequent presence in every part of the city she inspires her soldiers with the same spirit which possesses herself; and for herself, to l)ehold her careerini;^ throui^h the streets of the city, reviewing, and often addressing, the ditferent divisions of the army, and issuing her commands, she seems rather like one who is now Queen of the East, and is soon to be of the world, than one whose dominion is already narrowed down to the compass of a single city.
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