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The effect of the transition was startling . Each man , as by an involuntary and irresistible impulse , laid his hand upon his sword , as he echoed the sentiment ; some , indeed , drew forth their blades , as if for instant action . `` I have seen enow : they will break up anon , '' said Montreal to himself : `` and I would rather face an army of thousands , than even half-a-dozen enthusiasts , so inflamed , -- and I thus detected . '' And , with this thought , he dropped on the ground , and glided away , as , once again , through the still midnight air , broke upon his ear the muffled shout -- `` DEATH TO THE TYRANNY ! -- LIFE TO THE REPUBLIC ! '' `` Ogni Lascivia , ogni male , nulla giustizia , nullo freno . Non c ' era piu remedia , ogni persona periva .