_Nest._ And in the imitation of these twain, 185 Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crowns[1167] With an imperial voice, many are infect. Ajax is grown self-will'd and bears his head In such a rein, in full as proud a place[1168] As broad Achilles; keeps his tent like him;[1169] 190 Makes factious feasts; rails on our state of war Bold as an oracle, and sets Thersites, A slave whose gall coins slanders like a mint, To match us in comparisons with dirt, To weaken and discredit our exposure,[1170] 195 How rank soever rounded in with danger.[1171] _Ulyss._ They tax our policy and call it cowardice, Count wisdom as no member of the war, Forestall prescience and esteem no act[1172] But that of hand: the still and mental parts 200 That do contrive how many hands shall strike When fitness calls them on, and know by measure[1173][1174] Of their observant toil the enemies' weight--[1173][1175] Why, this hath not a finger's dignity: They call this bed-work, mappery, closet-war;[1176] 205 So that the ram that batters down the wall, For the great swing and rudeness of his poise, They place before his hand that made the engine, Or those that with the fineness of their souls[1177] By reason guide his execution.[1178] 210 _Nest._ Let this be granted, and Achilles' horse Makes many Thetis' sons. [_Tucket._[1179] _Agam._ What trumpet? look, Menelaus.[1180] _Men._ From Troy. _Enter_ ÆNEAS.[1181] _Agam._ What would you 'fore our tent? 215 _Æne._ Is this great Agamemnon's tent, I pray you? _Agam._ Even this. _Æne._ May one that is a herald and a prince Do a fair message to his kingly ears?[1182] _Agam._ With surety stronger than Achilles' arm[1183] 220 'Fore all the Greekish heads, which with one voice Call Agamemnon head and general. _Æne._ Fair leave and large security. How may A stranger to those most imperial looks Know them from eyes of other mortals? _Agam._ How! 225 _Æne._ Ay:[1184] I ask, that I might waken reverence, And bid the cheek be ready with a blush[1185] Modest as morning when she coldly eyes[1186] The youthful Phœbus:[1186] 230 Which is that god in office, guiding men?[1187] Which is the high and mighty Agamemnon? _Agam._ This Trojan scorns us; or the men of Troy Are ceremonious courtiers.