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EXERCISE XXIII. (SPECIMIEN).
132 Parse the italicized Nouns and Pronouns in the
following Exercise: -
The Romans had given Lars Porsena offence by banishing
their king Tarquin the Proud. So Porsena sent thlen an
ambassadol, bidding them take back their king or prepare
for war. But the Romans knew well that they would
never be forgiven their rebellion by king Tarquin; and,
although pardon was offered them if they would submit,
they knew they could not trust his promises. So they
gave the ambassador an answer of defiance, and sent him
away. Then king Porsena, after waiting some dai/s to
see whether they would submit, determined to teach the
lomans a lesson and to humble their pride. So, two
months after the banishment of Tarquin, the Tuscan king
set out for Rome.
I33 Great was the fear that the Tuscan army caused the
IRomans, when it suddenly appeared on the other side
of the Tiber. The senate was just then taking counsel;
but on hearing of the enemy's approach, all rushed that
instant toward the wall. Messenger after messenger had
arrived bringing the consuls word that this town had
been taken or that village burned; but still the Romans
had not expected that the army could reach Rome that
day. Forcing his way through crowds that pressed round
asking him anxious questions about their friends and relations, the consul mounted the wall and at once cried
out: If yonder bridge is not broken down, the enemy
will be upon us this,moment." Then out spoke Horatius
and said: "I and two others will keep the bridge for
you: hew it down at once." So Horatius and two other
brave Romans took their stand on the bridge, to fight
their battle against the whole Tuscan army, while the rest
of the Romans, Senators and Commons together, worked