Binum cubitorum sagittae sunt, quas emittunt maiore nisu quam effectu; quippe telum, cuius in levitate vis  omnis est, inhabili pondere oneratur.
The arrows are two cubits in length, and they discharge them with more effort than effect; for a weapon whose whole power depends upon lightness is burdened  by its unsuitable weight.
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