721 Men, pure in heart, who know of words the varied force, The mighty council's moods discern, nor fail in their discourse.

722 Who what they've learned, in penetrating words have learned to say, Before the learn'd, among the learn'd most learn'd are they.

723 Many encountering death in face of foe will hold their ground; Who speak undaunted in the council hall are rarely found.

724 What you have learned, in penetrating words speak out before The learn'd; but learn what men more learn'd can teach you more.

725 By rule, to dialectic art your mind apply, That in the council fearless you may make an apt reply.

726 To those who lack the hero's eye what can the sword avail? Or science what, to those before the council keen who quail?

727 As shining sword before the foe which 'sexless being' bears, Is science learned by him the council's face who fears.

728 Though many things they've learned, yet useless are they all, To men who cannot well and strongly speak in council hall.

729 Who, though they've learned, before the council of the good men quake, Than men unlearn'd a lower place must take.

730 Who what they've learned, in penetrating words know not to say, The council fearing, though they live, as dead are they.