The life of the thrice noble, high and puissant prince William Cavendishe, Duke, Marquess and Earl of Newcastle ... written by the thrice noble, illustrious and excellent princess, Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle, his wife.
Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674.
XLIX.
That good Commanders, and experienced Soldi∣ers, are like skilfull Fencers, who defend with Pru∣dence, and assault with Courage, and kill their Ene∣mies by Art, not trusting their Lives to Chance or Fortune; for as a little man with skill, may easily kill an ignorant Giant; so a small Army that hath experienced Commanders, may easily overcome a great Army that hath none.
