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प्रश्न
Where was Napoleon standing on the day of attack on the city of Ratisbon?
उत्तर
Napoleon was standing on a little mound near the battlefield.
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Our gates were strong, our walls were thick,
So smooth and high, no man could win.
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Grew thin and treacherous as air.
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Little remains: but every hour is saved
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Explain the following line with reference to the context.
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