XL.

THE SOLDIER.

" Cumfortis armatus cusiodit atrium suum, &c. Si autemfortior eo superveniens vicerit eum, universa ejus armaaufert, in quibus conjidebat" —Luc. xi.

He is engaged in unequal combat with Death, who simplyattacks him with a bone. On the ground lie some of hisdemolished companions. In the distance, Death is beating adrum, and leading on a company of soldiers to battle.