Versos English Anonymous The Death of Otho

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The Death of Otho

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When fierce Bellona doubtful held the scale, And yet in arms soft Otho might prevail, Shock'd at the bloodshed civil strife must deal, Deep in his breast he plung'd the fatal steel; Cato was greater living none deny, But say, than Otho did he greater die?