There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath, For a time

There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath, For a time

Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet who was known for his lyrical and emotional poetry. One of his most famous works is the poem "Hohenlinden," which contains the line, "There was silence deep as death, And the boldest held his breath, For a time." This line captures the tension and fear that can accompany moments of great danger and uncertainty.