Note 388 — BOOK THE ELEVENTH.

Footnote 388: (return) There are several different interpretations for this line: 1. Schneider explains it: “They have but short time to respire; for if not at once assisted, they will be destroyed.” 2. “Short will be the cessation from war.” 3. “A cessation, or breathing-time, from war, although short, will be agreeable.” 4. “Supply ‘may be’, and translate, ‘and that there may be a short breathing-time from the battle;’ although this last involves some tautology with the preceding line.”—Ed. Dubl.