There i s an abrupt change to staccato in Horatio’s words to the Ghost on its second appearance ; this rhythm changes again with the words ·
We do it wrong, being so majestical,
To offer it the show violence;
For it is, as the air, invulnerable,
And our vain blows malicious mockery.
The scene reaches a resolution with the words of Marcellus :
It faded on the crowing of the cock.
Some say that ever ‘gainst that season comes
Wherein our Saviour’s birth is celebrated,
The bird of dawning singeth all night long; …
and Horatio’s answer :
So have I heard and do in part believe it.
But, look, the morn, in russet mantle clad,
Walks o’er the dew of)’Oil high eastern hill.
Break we our watch up.
Always The Alpha 